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The “Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act” or the “ABC Act,” a bipartisan bill introduced on October 24, 2023, has garnered strong support from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). …
Bipartisan ABC Act Aims to Alleviate Barriers for Family Caregivers Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — A staggering rise in fraudulent activities targeting veterans and service members has prompted AARP Pennsylvania to take a proactive stance against these scams. According to the Federal Trade …
AARP Pennsylvania Raises Awareness on Veteran Scams Amidst Soaring Fraud Rates Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — AARP’s new Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard finds that more than three years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, care provided in the United States for older adults and …
Pennsylvania Ranks 21st in Long-Term Care: AARP Scorecard Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — As communities band together to support those affected by natural disasters, AARP Pennsylvania remains vigilant against opportunistic scammers seeking to exploit vulnerabilities. Recognizing the need for awareness, AARP …
AARP Pennsylvania Shares Tips to Avoid Scams After Natural Disasters Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Friday, Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich participated in a tele-townhall with AARP Pennsylvania to discuss the expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. …
PA Governor Shapiro and Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich Join Forces for AARP Tele-Townhall Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — AARP announced it is now accepting nominations for its 2023 (State) Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Pennsylvanians sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich …
Call for Nominations: AARP 2023 Andrus Award for Community Service Celebrates PA Trailblazers Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — May is Older Americans Month – a time when the country pauses to recognize the contributions of past and present older persons to the country. This year’s theme …
Take Action This Month: Learn How To Stop Caregiver Fraud Read More PENNSYLVANIA — In March 2020, the federal government put special coronavirus rules in place that helped hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians maintain stable health insurance and avoid food insecurity during …
AARP Pennsylvania Provides Updates for Pennsylvanians Getting Ready for Medicaid and SNAP Changes Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The unpaid care provided by the nearly 1.5 million caregivers in Pennsylvania is valued at $22 billion, according to new state data available in AARP’s latest report in the Valuing the …
Unpaid Care in Pennsylvania Now Valued at $22 Billion, New AARP Report Reveals Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — With the arrival of spring break, many Pennsylvanians are looking forward to a well-deserved vacation. Unfortunately, scammers are also looking to take advantage of unsuspecting travelers. That’s why …
Spring Break Travel Alert: AARP Pennsylvania Warns Against Common Fraud Read More