Advocacy

Cryptocurrency scams have surged in recent years, with billions stolen annually. One of the biggest drivers of this trend? Romance scams. The free, live Fighting Fraud with AARP Connecticut webinar on Friday, April 25, at 12 p.m. will spotlight one victim’s story of romance, loss, and how the experience motivated her to advocate for other victims.

Explore strategies for claiming Social Security benefits and making Social Security decisions that meet your needs. Join us on March 14 (1-2 pm) for this free, virtual seminar to discover commonly asked questions about Social Security benefits and the importance of making informed decisions.

The halls of our Capitol building are quieter now that the 2025 legislative session has ended. While this session was one of the toughest in recent years, largely due to a significant budget shortfall, we passed several impactful policies that will benefit Washingtonians. From improved healthcare systems to smart city planning, our team of staff and volunteers have worked tirelessly to ensure that the needs of older residents are met with compassion and dedication. Let's look at some of the highlights.

Older Americans depend on services provided by the Social Security Administration, whether it be over the phone, online, or face-to-face at local field offices.

Poll Highlights Affordability, Crime, and Housing as Top Voter Concerns 94% Say Cost of Living in NYC Is a Serious Problem; 62% think city is headed in the wrong direction

While we’re encouraged that SSA is listening to concerns about customer service, we’re not going to take potential improvements for granted. The incoming Social Security Administrator needs to focus on delivering effective and efficient customer service to everyone who needs access to Social Security.

The nomination deadline runs from April 15 - July 15, 2025. Recognize volunteers 50+ who make a powerful difference in their community today!

Here is the list of topics committee chairs brought to the Management Council before learning they will only have four meeting days.

An annual lobby day at the Arkansas State Capitol brought out AARP members to advocate for caregiving, retirement legislation.

AARP fought plan that would have forced many to go to SSA office in person to apply