AARP Iowa

Thank you to Randy Feenstra for joining us today in Hampton for the last stop on our statewide tour!

Take five minutes to familiarize yourself with common scams and how to avoid them. AARP Fraud Watch Volunteer Neil Shultz shares the keys to keeping yourself safe:

How to protect yourself from common scams Scams are becoming more common. Neil Shultz, Fraud Watch Network Volunteer for AARP Iowa, shares the reg flags to know. For more information, you can go online to aarp.org/fraudwatch. This seg…

We appreciate Zach Nunn for Congress making time today to discuss the issues important to unpaid family caregivers!

Our tour continued today in eastern Iowa! Thank you to Ashley Hinson and Mariannette Miller-Meeks for joining us in the "AARV" to talk with caregivers about the challenges they face and how we can better support them.

👏 The Medicare-negotiated prices for these 10 Rx will save American seniors $1.5 billion in the first year alone. 💰

Medicare Announces First 10 Negotiated Drug Prices Millions of older Americans are expected to save on their prescriptions

A little rain didn't stop us from celebrating Veterans Day at the State Fair yesterday! It was an honor to talk with veterans and thank them for their service.

Happy opening day of the 2024 Iowa State Fair! Stop by our booth in the Varied Industries Building to get a free back scratcher and learn how you can help "lend a hand" to Iowa's 330,000 unpaid family caregivers.

💻 In the coming months, millions of dollars in federal funding will be flowing to states like Iowa to help improve internet access in underserved areas and increase digital literacy skills to close the digital divide.

AARP Iowa collaborated with Iowa's Department of Management to develop the state's Digital Equity Plan, and we look forward to continuing to work together as implementation begins.

States to Get Millions to Close Digital Divide AARP pushed for resources to help older adults access technology

Check out AARP Iowa Fraud Watch Volunteer Neil Shultz on WHO-TV sharing some key tips for avoiding frauds and scams.

Red flags to avoid fraud Scams are on the rise, and there are some red flags to know so you can avoid becoming a victim of fraud. Neil Shultz, Fraud Watch Network Volunteer for AARP Iowa, shares what we need to know. For m…

Thanks Christina Bohannan for Iowa for joining us in the “AARV” today in Davenport!

Thanks to Corkery For Congress for joining us on the road today in Cedar Falls to discuss caregiving issues with one of Iowa's 330,000 unpaid family caregivers!

We are inviting candidates in all four congressional districts to sit down with an unpaid family caregiver to learn more about the challenges they face and the support they need. Thank you to Ryan Melton: Dem Candidate for U.S. House, IA-04 and Lanon Baccam for joining us in the "AARV" today!

With widespread flooding and property damage in recent days, these tips can help you avoid frauds and scams following a natural disaster:

Avoid Frauds and Scams After a Natural Disaster AARP Iowa wants to help you steer clear of scam artists after a natural disaster.

I enjoyed sitting down with advocates from AARP Iowa to discuss my work for seniors in the district and my commitment to protecting Social Security and Medicare benefits.

🙋 Bipartisan pollsters surveyed likely voters in 44 competitive congressional districts, including IA-3.
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Why Downtown Des Moines is the Best Place for Retirees Downtown Des Moines is a great place to live for people ages 50+ because it is affordable, accessible & more.

On Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the courageous individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their unwavering dedication and selflessness remind us of the profound debt we owe to those who have defended our freedoms throughout history.

Today, as we gather with loved ones and enjoy the freedoms they fought to preserve, let us also take a moment to express our gratitude and pay tribute to these extraordinary heroes. May their bravery and sacrifice never be forgotten.

“We knew we were doing something powerful, special and unique.”

Virginia Bellemeur joined the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service in 1944 and retired as an Aviation Metalsmith, 3rd class in 1946. Bellemeur, now 100, shares what drew her to serve in WWII repairing wings of fighter jets.

WAVES Veteran Why She Served in WWII Rosie the Riveter in uniform, this aviation specialist repaired wings of fighter jets

A new report from AARP shows the importance of Social Security to Iowa women, including as a voting issue.

Iowa women call Social Security 'critical' New research released by AARP Iowa shows how important Social Security benefits are to people who receive them - and the numbers reveal women are far more likely to list those benefits as critical. About 700,000 Iowans receive Social Security benefits, and 55% are women. AARP Iowa State Director Bra...

AARP Iowa applauds the signing of HF2568, common-sense legislation that protects crosswalk users of all types including cyclists, people in wheelchairs, and children in strollers. This bill ends a loophole that previously only protected pedestrians on foot.