AARP Texas

The 2020 general election is fast approaching. COVID-19 has threatened the health and financial security of millions of Americans. As voters prepare to cast ballots in November, AARP is committed to helping older Americans exercise their right to vote safely while holding candidates accountable on issues like Medicare and Social Security.

Si no ha completado el Censo del 2020, no está sola. Se estima que cuatro de cada diez personas aún no han completado el censo. Llenar el censo influencia como sus dólares de impuestos se gastan durante los próximos diez años. Los dólares del censo se utilizan para unos 100 programas que ayudan a que su comunidad sea excelente. Por cada persona que no se cuenta, le cuesta a su comunidad decenas de miles de dólares.

Access to fresh food and housing stability are major factors in these health disparities. Communities where fast food is the predominantly available option tend to see higher rates of diabetes and obesity: conditions which predispose individuals to a serious coronavirus outcome, and conditions felt more frequently in the African American community.

A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 85th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so due to the pandemic.

Navigating grief is far from easy or straightforward, especially as we continue living pandemic-adjusted lives. Feelings of uncertainty and loss can become overwhelming, but there are strategies for coping.

Cuando se forma un huracán en la zona costera de Texas, hay que tomar mucha importancia en la preparación. Esta temporada es un poco más difícil porque los expertos pronostican que estamos esperando más tormentas tropicales que de lo normal.

Since the pandemic began, nearly 60,000 people living and working in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities have died from the coronavirus.

Bienvenidos al programa inaugural de ¿Sabes Qué?... con AARP, donde platicaremos sobre un número de temas de importancia para los hispanos y especialmente para las personas mayores de 50 años de edad. Rafael Ayuso, Director de Comunicaciones de AARP en Texas, es su presentador.

As the pandemic stretches on, the prolonged isolation, financial uncertainty, and fears about the coronavirus may harm your mental health. Some people are feeling the strain in the form of depression, anxiety, and insomnia. How do you handle these feelings and any specific mental health challenges during this stressful time?

How and why to take the 2020 Census was the subject of recent Facebook Live conversations with AARP Texas staff.