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JUN 4, 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is warning consumers to be on the lookout for scam texts claiming you have unpaid traffic violation tickets and threatening that this is the "final notice".
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
MAY 27, 2025
On Thursday, May 22nd, AARP WI was thrilled to bring our Coffee & Conversations series to Madison for the first time, hosted at Mercies Coffee. These conversations invite community members to gather over a morning beverage and engage in meaningful dialogue on topics that empower aging and strengthen local connections.
We know how impactful $1,000 can be. This is our way of extending some seed money to get these projects off the ground. 2025 application deadlines coming soon.
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Wisconsinites age 50-plus contribute immensely to their communities. However, their impact is often forgotten. Rather than focusing on senior citizens, lawmakers and other community officials place their attention on providing services for younger generations.
Retirement is an important party of every person’s life. It is also something that can be costly if you do not work to prepare for it.
One of the most important facets of our society is the internet. In today’s world, it is almost impossible to do anything without using a computer or your phone. Whether it be surfing the web, ordering groceries, or scheduling healthcare appointments, so many individuals rely on the internet for everyday activities.
A proposal from Bike Fitchburg, Inc. to designate a new “Fitchburg Greenway System” has been selected to receive a AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant. Fitchburg has a network of over 36 miles of multi-use paths for all ages and abilities. However, there has been no prior effort to document and promote this network as an active transportation system.
Providing essential care for someone in their daily activities is the work that an estimated 578,000 caregivers provide all around Wisconsin. Family caregivers assist their parents, spouses, and other loved ones so they can live comfortably at home rather than in costly, taxpayer-funded nursing homes.
AARP needs volunteers to advocate this summer and fall for issues of concern to Wisconsinites age 50-plus.
We’re excited to announce that five organizations throughout Wisconsin will receive a combined $62,300 in 2022 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide.
Throughout the past few months, inflation has been driving up the prices of everyday goods, making things such as gas and groceries become unaffordable for many. These rising rates are scaring consumers and creating a fear of what the future may hold.
Michelle Reinen from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection joins AARP Wisconsin to discuss Imposter scams and how you can spot them.
A proposal submitted by Driftless Development Inc. and the Prairie du Chien Main Street Program to purchase amenities for a new weekly farmer’s market in an unused downtown parking lot has been selected to receive this month’s AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant.
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