Senior Issues
Monday, March 18, 2024
WI poised to break through digital equity logjam
Wisconsin has announced a big development in trying to establish more digital equity around the state. Gov. Tony Evers and the Public Service …
Community-based services for older Coloradans at risk in Legislature
Advocates for people age 65 and older urged Colorado lawmakers to fully fund a program helping people remain in their homes and avoid placement in ass…
Survey: CA women age 40-plus highly likely to vote
Nearly 80% of California women age 40 and older say they are highly motivated to vote, according to a new survey from AARP. Researchers for the new …
Protecting older NC adults from financial scams
From impersonations to investment schemes and AI, scammers appear to be targeting older adults in North Carolina and across the country more than …
NYS budget missing key funding for seniors, older adults
Senior and older-adult groups are frustrated by cuts to services in New York's budget proposal. This includes cuts to home-care programs and the Long-…
New funding a boost for community health centers
Community health centers in Missouri and across the nation are getting a boost in funding thanks to Congress' passage of a bipartisan spending package…
MI seniors applaud community health center funding increase
Older adults across Michigan and around the country are applauding a boost in funding for community health centers, thanks to Congress passing a …
Ballot measures backed by conservatives could give blow to WA budget
While three initiatives received the go-ahead to appear on Washington's November ballot at the end the legislative session last week, three that have …
'Empowering Social Workers,' in March and beyond
Social workers are in the spotlight in March for National Professional Social Work Month. They play a crucial role in addressing society's most …
AARP event prepares Virginians for life after 50
The goal of an AARP Virginia event this weekend is to help people prepare for their 50s and beyond. The "Life at 50-Plus Academy" is a half-day …
International Women's Day: 50+ women make up influential voting bloc
It's International Women's Day, and AARP is highlighting the important role older women will play in this year's election. The organization recently …
Supplemental budget puts Maine’s Medicare Savings Programs at risk
Some 30,000 Mainers could lose access to critical healthcare benefits under Gov. Janet Mills' proposed supplemental budget. The state legislature …