Advocacy

From November 14 to December 8, 2024, AARP New York staff and volunteers conducted comprehensive walk audits across the state. The audit aimed to assess pedestrian safety and walkability at various intersections. Evaluators examined 160 intersections, focusing on the conditions of sidewalks, crosswalks, roadways, and crossing signals. The findings revealed that many intersections lacked essential pedestrian safety features, highlighting the need for improvements to ensure safer walking conditions for residents.

Older adults disproportionately impacted by virtual currency fraud

Poor nursing home safety and quality top concerns to limiting liability

Norma Estella Reyes of San Antonio and longtime journalist Annette Fuller of Lake Dallas in Denton County join the volunteer group that provides leadership advice and direction for AARP in the Lone Star State.

AARP, which advocates for the more than 100 million older Americans aged 50 and older, including the 20,000 living in this Territory, is pleased to release a joint statement in recognition of June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. This month is recognized globally as a time to raise awareness and inspire action to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older people.

AARP Minnesota is raising concerns over a recent decision by the Legislature’s Commerce working group that could significantly impact Medicare choices for older Minnesotans.

After more than 18 months of work, which included story collection, stakeholder meetings, legislative testimony, lobbying, and so much more, Arizona will finally have improved standards in Assisted Living Facilities.

AARP New Hampshire commends the New Hampshire Senate Finance Committee for taking steps to support the state’s 168,000 family caregivers. By funding critical programs such as the New Hampshire Family Caregiver Support Program, ServiceLink, and Choices for Independence, the committee has demonstrated a commitment to helping older Granite Staters live with dignity and independence in their homes and communities.

For nine decades, Social Security has been a stable and reliable foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans—and we believe it must remain that way for generations to come.

A recent AARP survey found aging in place is extremely important to 84% of Utahns 45 and older. Three in five of those surveyed say rising property taxes could impact their ability to remain in their home as they age.