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HARRISBURG, PA — A new survey from AARP Pennsylvania reveals that voters, and especially Pennsylvanians age 50 and older, consider issues like Social Security, Medicare, the cost of prescription drugs, and long-term care …
Survey: Voters Want Candidates to Talk About Social Security, Medicare, Drug Costs & Long Term Care in 2022 Midterm Elections Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A new survey from AARP Pennsylvania reveals that the priorities and concerns of women voters age 50 and older will influence the outcome of the 2022 midterm elections. Women …
Gas Prices, Food Costs Top Concerns for Influential Women Voters 50+ Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In the race for Governor and U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, candidates should pay close attention to the concerns of Black Pennsylvanians age 50 and over, according to …
AARP Pennsylvania Poll: Black Voters Say Inflation Is Most Important to Them Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — AARP Pennsylvania recently released key findings from a 2022 election survey that shows candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate should pay close attention to Pennsylvanians over 50 …
New AARP Pennsylvania Poll: Voters 50+ Could Tip the Scales in 2022 Read More
WARMINSTER, PA — Department of Aging Secretary Robert Torres was joined yesterday by Sen. Maria Collett, AARP Pennsylvania and community leaders to echo Governor Tom Wolf’s call for the Pennsylvania …
Department of Aging Calls on General Assembly to Invest in Older Pennsylvanians, Individuals with Disabilities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Thursday, AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh joined Senator Bob Casey virtually to highlight the need for Congress to lower prescription drug prices and deliver a petition signed by …
AARP Pennsylvania and Senator Casey Speak Out About Need for Lower Prescription Drug Prices Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Fewer than half of nursing home residents in Pennsylvania and only 18.2% of nursing home staff had received a COVID-19 booster as of mid-November, according to the latest data from AARP’s …
New AARP Analysis: Only 45.9% of Nursing Home Residents and 18.2% of Staff in Pennsylvania Have Received COVID-19 Booster Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — AARP Pennsylvania recently announced new disaster relief funding from AARP Foundation to support victims of Hurricane Ida.
AARP Pennsylvania Announces Relief Funding to Support Victims of Hurricane Ida Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — PA residents are now eligible for healthcare savings through Pennie, the states’ health insurance marketplace where Pennsylvanians can shop for health insurance plans, thanks to the recently passed American …
PA Residents Eligible for Savings Through Pennie, State’s Health Insurance Marketplace Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A new report by AARP Pennsylvania and Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions highlights how geographic, racial/ethnic and economic factors are combining to restrict access to …
New Research Shows Disparities Limiting Access to Healthcare Services in Pennsylvania’s Underserved Communities Read More