Peter Urban

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Getty Images Facebook Twitter LinkedIn AARP is supporting bipartisan legislation on Capitol Hill that could provide some financial relief to the growing number of adults who care for aging parents. The Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act was introduced May 1 by U.S. Sens.

1 month ago | aarp.org | Peter Urban

Paul Spella Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Turning the tide on the tsunami of fraud and scams that often target older adults will take a concerted effort from government, industry and consumer advocates, an AARP expert told members of Congress Tuesday.

2 months ago | states.aarp.org | Peter Urban

Getty Images A program to replace century-old gas pipes in Chicago, which was billions over budget and years behind schedule, will move forward with a clearer focus on safety and on keeping costs in check thanks, in part, to efforts by AARP Illinois. The Illinois Commerce Commission, on Feb. 20, directed Peoples Gas to narrow the scope of its System Modernization Program (SMP) and complete the work of replacing its highest-risk pipes sooner than planned.

Feb 7, 2025 | aarp.org | Peter Urban

Glenn Close in Montana. Andy Anderson Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Older adults want to see themselves and their lives represented on television and movie screens and believe that the industry falls short of accurately portraying the experience of aging, according to a new report from AARP.

Jan 21, 2025 | aarp.org | Peter Urban

Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images Facebook Twitter LinkedIn AARP Foundation, the charitable arm of AARP, has created a relief fund to support those who have been impacted by the recent Los Angeles-area wildfires which swept through parts of the city, leaving a trail of devastation behind.