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JAN 9, 2025
Attention local non-profit organizations and governments across Wisconsin! The window is now open for you to apply for a 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant. These grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more.
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.
JAN 7, 2025
Winter can be a challenging season for many communities, especially those that experience significant snowfall. However, with thoughtful planning and creative placemaking, winter can also be a time of vibrant community engagement and activity. 8 80 Cities Winter Placemaking Guide, created with support from AARP, offers valuable insights and strategies to help cities and towns keep residents engaged and connected during the colder months. Here are some best practices for winter cities to consider when planning winter activities.
We know how impactful $1,000 can be. This is our way of extending some seed money to get these projects off the ground. 2025 application deadlines coming soon.
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Enjoy an evening of art in La Crosse!
We often refer to family caregivers as Wisconsin’s unsung heroes, flying under the radar for little or no money while providing vital care that allows their loved ones to continue living in their homes and communities as long as possible.
AARP Wisconsin is calling on Milwaukee city leaders to make slowing traffic to protect pedestrians and save lives a top priority as the city develops its first Vision Zero Transportation Safety Action Plan.
Tiffany Schultz with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) joined us to chat about how we can shop online safely & protect our information in the virtual world.
With Wisconsin split along partisan lines amid an acrimonious political season, some voters may feel like skipping the upcoming midterm election. But AARP encourages all voters to participate.
50-plus voters will be key to this battleground state's results.
Michael Domke with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) joined us to chat about robocalls and how we can avoid them.
If you're looking for extra support services for someone who is aging or has a disability, an Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) in your county can be an extremely helpful resource.
Many Americans and Wisconsinites alike struggle to access affordable health systems in their daily lives. Medicare offers a solution to this problem, providing affordable health care for individuals 65+, plus people with disabilities. Medicare covers more than 64 million seniors across the country including 1.2 million Wisconsinites.
By: Amber Miller, Assoc. State Director of Community Outreach
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