With nearly 2.5 million members in Texas, AARP Texas strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to older Texans and their families, including health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment.
Preventing elder exploitation and fraud is on the AARP Texas legislative agenda as the advocacy team fights for measures in the Texas Legislature to deal with scams tied to cryptocurrency kiosks, residential solar, real estate deeds, gift cards, and more.
AARP Texas filed a petition with the Public Utility Commission of Texas seeking an emergency rule to help residential electricity customers facing disconnection due to non-payment.
Power outages, high temperatures and heat-related illnesses are threatening Texans, prompting reminders to stay safe during extreme heat. AARP Texas is urging residents to take heat-related hazards seriously and to be vigilant in checking on older residents, neighbors, and the medically vulnerable.
The latest figures show more people are getting vaccinated, and the number of infections and deaths due to COVID-19 are also. That’s good news. But what about safety precautions?
Mucha gente se sorprenderá al saber que hay literalmente más de 40 mil organizaciones que intentan brindar apoyo a los veteranos militares, lo que puede hacer difícil encontrar la información correcta.
As the 2021 Texas legislative session nears its finish, AARP Texas applauds state lawmakers who championed meaningful bills that seek to increase consumer protection, improve healthcare and promote financial resilience.
Emphasizing the importance of preventive measures, Ekland Durousseau from the American Red Cross gave an overview of how to plan for the upcoming hurricane season during the AARP Prepare to Care podcast. Durousseau spoke with host Eddie Orum about the upcoming hurricane season and how people can start preparing for a potential disaster.