Tag: AARP

Group of older adults walking outdoors on a sunny day, smiling and enjoying a community activity in a park.Nonprofit

Grants Help Boost Livability, Expand Housing Options

Because of her knee problems, it’s getting harder for Carol Hoderny, 75, to manage the steps in the historic Erie home where she’s…

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Enter the AARP Pennsylvania Sweepstakes for a Chance to Win a Penn State Bowl Game Trip

Get into the holiday and football spirit by entering for a chance to win an unforgettable trip to the Penn State Bowl Game.

From now…

A scam alert Road Warning Sign: AARP Pennsylvania warns Medicare beneficiaries to stay vigilant against scammers during the open enrollment period.Nonprofit

AARP Pennsylvania Shares How To Avoid Scams During Medicare Open Enrollment

With Medicare’s open enrollment period running from Oct. 15-Dec. 7, AARP Pennsylvania is urging beneficiaries to be on high alert for scammers who…

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City & State PA Aging Summit, Presented by AARP, Shares Vision for a Healthier Future for Seniors by 2030

By 2030, the population of Pennsylvanians aged 60 and older is projected to exceed 3.8 million or one in three Pennsylvanians. Resources and services…

Older woman casting her vote.Nonprofit

The Power of Women Voters 50+: AARP Reveals How Women in Pa. Will Influence the Presidential Election

Women over 50 account for almost one-third (29 percent) of likely voters overall and more than half (53 percent) of likely voters 50-plus…

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New AARP Pennsylvania Poll Shows Importance of Voters Ages 50-Plus in 2024 Elections

AARP Pennsylvania hosted a virtual press briefing on Oct. 1, ahead of the Walz-Vance V.P. Debate, revealing the results from its latest statewide…

An older man after voting/receiving an "I voted" sticker.Nonprofit

Voters 50 Plus Have the Power To Decide the Presidential Election on Nov. 5: AARP Data Reveals Their Priorities

With Pennsylvania’s general election just 46 days away, data from AARP shows that voters age 50 plus decide elections, and they want politicians to…

concerned/worried elderly lady at her laptop.Nonprofit

AARP Pennsylvania Urges Residents To Guard Against Disaster Relief Scams

With the increasing occurrence of natural disasters, AARP Pennsylvania is urging residents to stay vigilant against disaster relief scams. As communities come together to rebuild…

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AARP Pennsylvania, Bucks-Mont Collaborative, and United Way of Bucks County To Host Free Shredding Event Sept. 7

AARP Pennsylvania will host a free shredding event open to all members of the community on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10:00 AM-2:00…

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New AARP Report Shows the Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Pennsylvania Seniors

AARP Pennsylvania recently released a report that shows an estimated 160,792 Pennsylvanians on Medicare prescription drug plans who will see savings thanks to a…

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AARP Pennsylvania Warns Residents About Growing Threat of AI Scams

AARP Pennsylvania is alerting residents about a rising wave of sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) scams targeting older adults.

With AI becoming increasingly advanced, scammers use…

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AARP Seeks Nominees for 2024 Pennsylvania Andrus Award for Community Service

AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Pennsylvania Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Pennsylvanians who are sharing their experience, talent, and…

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AARP Pennsylvania Releases Statement on the 2024/2025 State Budget

AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh provided the following statement in response to the recently finalized budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025:

“On…

Attorney General Michelle Henry being recognized as a Community Fraud Fighter of distinction.Nonprofit

AARP Pennsylvania Recognizes Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter

AARP Pennsylvania recognized the Commonwealth’s Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter of distinction. This distinction honors the dedication of individuals who…

Cassandra Robinson.Nonprofit

AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer of the Month: Cassandra Robinson

Cassandra Robinson took care of her mother for 10 years before she passed away in 2018.

“Once my mother was gone, I felt a void…

In 2018, as part of the AARP Community Challenge, Pennsylvania's Quarryville Borough made improvements (for both aesthetics and accessibility) to the playground in Huffnagle Park. Pictured are volunteers painting a mural.Nonprofit

AARP Awards Grants to Eight Organizations in Pennsylvania

Eight organizations throughout Pennsylvania will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants. These grants are part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3…

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Join AARP in Morton for a Free Shredding Event

AARP is teaming up with the Chester Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. to bring the community a free shredding event that you won’t want…

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AARP Pennsylvania Warns of Vacation Scams as Summer Travel Season Begins

With the arrival of travel season, AARP Pennsylvania reminds travelers to remain vigilant against scams that could turn dream vacations into disappointing ordeals.

Travelers looking…