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New Poll Asks 50-Plus Texans their views on where things are headed
and if Texas is ready for an aging population
Texas Utility Help is scarce of funds after a publicity campaign drives interest in the energy assistance program.
No matter the forecast, making a disaster plan is essential during Hurricane season. AARP has resources.
AARP Texas statement in response to the issuance by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar of a Texas Broadband Plan.
Inflation and food insecurity are impacting many older Texans, but there are assistance programs, such as SNAP, available to help.
Steps older Texans and state leaders can take to reduce electric rate shock and boost the resiliency of utility customers and the electric grid.
AARP Texas is working to bridge the digital divide. Those without access to high-speed internet tend to be older adults living in rural areas, regions that also lack access to health care.
Rates of COVID-19 deaths and cases in nursing homes have declined dramatically in Texas and nationwide as the Omicron wave recedes. Still, COVID-19 remains a deadly issue for nursing home residents. AARP Texas urges legislators to focus on nursing home safety.
AARP Texas Director Tina Tran issued a statement on Wednesday, April 6, in response to reports by the Texas Secretary of State’s Office of widespread ballot rejections in the recent Texas Primary Election:
Staffing shortages and staff turnover rates in Texas nursing homes continue to exceed national averages on several measures, prompting the need for action in the next legislative session to ease the ongoing crisis in care of older and vulnerable Texans.
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