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We're urging the Social Security Administration to use funding from a recently approved budget increase to address problems with customer service at the agency. -
Illinois lawmakers have passed an AARP-backed bill guaranteeing workers at least five days of paid time off a year for any reason, including caregiving. -
According to the Harvard Business School, more than seven out of every 10 U.S. workers have what amounts to a demanding second job – providing unpaid care for their older parents, spouses, or other loved ones. These dedicated employees often struggle to balance all their responsibilities on the job… -
En español | In 2017, Gloria Single, an 82-year-old person with dementia, was sent to a hospital by her Sacramento nursing home after she grew upset and allegedly threw utensils at residents in the dining room. Within hours, the hospital evaluated her and cleared her to leave, but her nursing home,… -
As 2023 legislative sessions begin around the country, AARP will continue to push for measures to support family caregivers and those who depend on their care. -
Despite the demand for an educated workforce, college enrollment continues to trend downward. -
AARP helped pass new measures in dozens of states in 2022 to make life easier for family caregivers. -
AARP DC successfully fought for $5.2 million in the city's 2023 budget for programs to help combat senior food insecurity and ease social isolation. -
Consumers age 50-plus spent an average of $912 on technology in 2022, up from $394 in 2019, according to a new AARP survey. -
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an AARP-backed bill to provide training to help first responders recognize and interact with people who have dementia.