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Leading Positive Social Change for Wisconsinites Over 50
NOV 8, 2024
By Amber Miller, Sr. Assoc. State Director of Outreach, AARP
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
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AARP Wisconsin thanks Senator Tammy Baldwin for historic vote toward real relief on prescription drug pricing. The bill allows Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices and caps out-of-pocket spending on medications for seniors in Medicare plans.
A proposal submitted by Heart 2 Heart Compassionate Widow’s Circles, Inc. in Milwaukee to provide additional food, equipment, supplies, and a chef to facilitate two “Cooking with Seniors” classes has been selected to receive this month’s AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant.
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Wisconsinites age 50-plus contribute immensely to their communities. However, their impact is often forgotten. Rather than focusing on senior citizens, lawmakers and other community officials place their attention on providing services for younger generations.
Retirement is an important party of every person’s life. It is also something that can be costly if you do not work to prepare for it.
One of the most important facets of our society is the internet. In today’s world, it is almost impossible to do anything without using a computer or your phone. Whether it be surfing the web, ordering groceries, or scheduling healthcare appointments, so many individuals rely on the internet for everyday activities.
A proposal from Bike Fitchburg, Inc. to designate a new “Fitchburg Greenway System” has been selected to receive a AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant. Fitchburg has a network of over 36 miles of multi-use paths for all ages and abilities. However, there has been no prior effort to document and promote this network as an active transportation system.
Providing essential care for someone in their daily activities is the work that an estimated 578,000 caregivers provide all around Wisconsin. Family caregivers assist their parents, spouses, and other loved ones so they can live comfortably at home rather than in costly, taxpayer-funded nursing homes.
AARP needs volunteers to advocate this summer and fall for issues of concern to Wisconsinites age 50-plus.
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