AARP Advocates
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Nonprofit. Nonpartisan. AARP advocates for what matters most to the 125 million Americans 50+ and their families.
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The election is in 47 days.
Here's what you need to know.
17 million Americans are raising children while supporting older family members.
As Rx prices keep rising, here's one way we can rein them in.
Criminals are stealing billions from Americans, and AARP is demanding action at the local, state, and federal levels to stop these scams.
We talked to Democratic and Republican candidates in a dozen high-profile races about supporting Social Security and Medicare, helping family caregivers, fighting fraud, boosting economic security, and aging with dignity.
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Did you know? The AARP Public Policy Institute has helped shape the lives of older Americans for 40 years.
Make a lasting impact in your community on September 11, National Day of Service. Find volunteer opportunities close to home at and discover additional ways to get involved at
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Stopping fraud can't wait. That's why AARP supports the bipartisan GUARD Act, which will give state and local law enforcement the tools and training they need to fight fraud.
AARP is fighting back against the special interests in Washington who are trying to cut your Social Security right now.
Americans earn Social Security with every paycheck—and AARP is fighting to protect and strengthen it for today and tomorrow.
Across the country, AARP advocates are fighting crypto kiosk fraud, pushing back against unfair utility rate hikes, working to keep property taxes affordable, and getting more support for family caregivers.
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My message today is for the younger folks: Don't let them scare you into giving away what you earned.
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With prices soaring for everyday essentials, Americans need Social Security to be there for them more than ever.
We’re working to defend and strengthen the bedrock of American retirement security.
Retirement savings accounts help workers take control of their own financial future.
That's why AARP is advocating for making it easier to save on the job.
Congress has hundreds of tools in its toolbox to strengthen Social Security—without cutting payments.
And that’s what we’re urging them to do, sooner rather than later.
The average duration of caregiving has increased since 2020. Families are providing more years of care and more hours each week.
🫶 Today, family caregivers have been caregiving for an average of five years.
🕰️ They spend 26 hours each week caring for their loved one.
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AARP's Nancy LeaMond was on Capitol Hill today to testify before a Senate committee about the future of Social Security.
