Senior Issues
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Kentuckians 50+ expected to head to polls for early voting on May 16
Early voting begins on Thursday for Kentucky's Primary Election and runs through May 18. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Election Day…
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Poll: Pennsylvanians 50+ to play major role in Nov. elections
A new poll for AARP Pennsylvania revealed candidates must focus on issues critical to voters age 50 and older ahead of the November elections…
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
ID award for volunteers who 'enrich lives' open for nominations
AARP Idaho is seeking nominations in the state for its prestigious award for outstanding volunteers. The Andrus Award for Community Service is named …
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Ohio lawmakers ponder committee to address ‘looming retirement crisis’
Ohio lawmakers are exploring ways to address the state's looming retirement crisis. According to The Pew Charitable Trusts, if the personal …
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
WI Supreme Court takes up ballot dropbox case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday took up arguments in a highly watched case concerning ballot dropboxes. Supporters of lifting a near-total ban …
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Thrive Roadshow aims to boost regional advocacy in KY communities
Experts are traveling across the Commonwealth to help community professionals better understand and advocate for policies that help Kentuckians needin…
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
During Older Americans Month, experts share ways to stay healthy and fit
Unintentional injuries are among the top ten leading causes of death for older adults, and during Older Americans Month, experts want to raise …
AZ group warns of romance scams, offers tips
Just last month, a California man was sentenced to four years in prison for being the mastermind behind romance scams - in which he received hundreds …
Older adults in Ohio are among the most vulnerable to extreme weather
Twenty percent of older adults in central Ohio either were not prepared or did not know if they were prepared for extreme weather, according to a …
Iowa women call Social Security 'critical'
New research released by AARP Iowa shows how important Social Security benefits are to people who receive them - and the numbers reveal women are far …
End-of-life doula a comfort source for IL families
Birth doulas assist new moms with the stress, uncertainty and anxiety of childbirth, while another type of doula offers similar support to those who …
Delaware advances medical aid-in-dying bill
Advocates supporting the legalization of medical aid in dying in Delaware are optimistic following the recent passage of House Bill 140. It is now …