Advocacy

South Carolina’s 2023 legislative session kicked off earlier this week. AARP SC seeks volunteers to join in advocating for the issues important to older adults across the state.

Bill Johnston-Walsh, state president of AARP Pennsylvania issued a statement after Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro nominated Lackawanna County Area Agency Director and Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging Board Chair Jason Kavulich to serve as Pennsylvania’s secretary of aging.

The ability to connect to high-speed internet (also called "broadband") is more important than ever, and Alabama is preparing to take in millions of dollars to address expansion of this important utility. High-speed internet access is critically important to Alabama's communities in order to help residents access employment opportunities, education and job training, business development, and access to telehealth.

AARP Applauds Gov. Hochul for Initiatives to Help Utility Consumers & Family Caregivers

New protections from surprise medical bills under the No Surprises Act

Caregiving Supports, Rx Drug Costs Among Priority Action Items for West Virginians 50+

Proposal would provide tangible relief to customers who got no relief from Phase I; Stakeholders urge quick adoption and implementation – though question financial burden on ratepayers

AARP South Carolina State Director Charmaine Fuller Cooper issued the following statement in response to DHEC’s emergency suspension orders at four assisted living facilities in Richland and Charleston counties.

Concord Television's Senior Speak NH January 2023 edition, hosted by AARP NH volunteer Karen Ulmer Dorsch, features Melissa Grenier from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH.

A couple of legislative veterans and stalwarts will take the reigns of the Legislature’s Minerals, Business, and Economic Development Committee.