WY: Senior Issues
WY purged 86,000 voters, must re-register for presidential election
More than 86,000 Wyoming voters have been purged from voter rolls, thanks to a state law requiring county clerks to remove people who did not vote in …
Older Wyomingites could decide 2024 elections
People in Wyoming aged 50 and over had the highest voter turnout in the 2022 midterm elections compared with other age demographics, according to new …
How to spot a scam this holiday season
With the holiday shopping season on the horizon, consumer advocates and federal agencies are warning the public to be on the lookout for tell-tale …
Most Older Adults Lack Emergency Plan for Natural Disasters
Most older adults are not as prepared as they should be to respond quickly in the event of natural disasters which can strike with little notice…
Older Wyomingites Mobilize Over Utility Rate Increase
Wyoming's largest advocacy group for people age 50 and older is mobilizing its 80,000 members to let the state's Public Service Commission know what t…
Keeping Older Wyoming Residents from Losing Nursing Home Coverage
Congress has put an end to a pandemic-era policy prohibiting states from dropping Medicaid recipients from their rolls, and 15 million people in …
AARP Wyoming Seeking Projects to Help Improve Communities
AARP Wyoming is putting out the call for creative projects to help improve communities, whether by creating new public transportation and housing …
Ways to Avoid Scammers During Holiday Shopping Season
A new AARP Fraud Watch Network report is putting a spotlight on how criminals are targeting holiday shoppers this year in hopes of separating them fr…
Millions of Older Adults Experience Food Insecurity
Some 35 million people in Wyoming and across the U.S. struggle to put food on the table, and older adults experiencing food insecurity face numerous …
Andrus Award Seeks Nominations to Celebrate Community Volunteers
AARP Wyoming is accepting nominations for its 2022 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors older Wyomingites who are sharing their …
Study Calls for Ending Financial-Fraud Victim Blaming
A new report suggested changing how we talk about victims of financial fraud could lead to a shift in how Wyoming and the nation respond to this growi…
Breaking the Silence on Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is experienced by at least one in 10 people aged 60 and older who live at home, and AARP Wyoming is working to ensure people have the …