In meetings with members of Congress from the Lone Star State, AARP Texas leaders pushed for action related to Social Security, family caregiving, Medicaid and food assistance.
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.
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and Dementia can cause emotional, spiritual, and emotional stress. From dealing with the diagnosis to caring for your loved one’s daily needs, caregivers often find themselves looking for help. AARP Texas and the organization Caregiver Wellness Retreat know there is a huge need to help those caring for someone with this debilitating disease.
This year major wireless carriers will shut down their third generation (3G) networks, making older cell phones and devices, including home security and medical alert systems, useless. This will impact many older adults in Texas and millions across the country who use mobile phones from 2012 or earlier.
AARP has launched the AARP Veterans and Military Spouses Job Center, a new digital platform bringing together valuable information and resources to help Texas’ 1.5M veterans and military spouses compete in today’s job market. The job center includes a new Veterans Career Advantage Course to build on career planning and skills development to help navigate the job market. According to an AARP survey, more than half (56%) of employers say experience and the use of skills in previous positions are 'very important' when evaluating applicants' skills.
Two Rio Grande Valley residents have joined the all-volunteer leadership group that establishes strategic goals and objectives for the Association’s statewide presence consistent with AARP’s national strategies. Their work will help position AARP as an influential voice for older Texans.
In honor of Black History Month, AARP Texas reached out to a few state and federal lawmakers to share their stories about why they decided to run for office, their priorities, and what Texans aged 50-plus can do to get involved in politics.
AUSTIN, Texas — AARP Texas Director Tina Tran issued the following statement regarding the danger of the COVID-19 Omicron variant to nursing homes residents, calling for immediate action to get residents and staff vaccinated and boosted:
Omicron is a word I am sure you’ve heard. It’s the latest COVID-19 variant that is spreading through our communities. But how will it affect us, and when do you know if you have Omicron, the Delta variant, cold, or flu?