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Connecticuts General Assembly is poised to take up a bill to study universal voting. This is when voting isnt just a fundamental right, but required by law. Research shows the U.S. ...

According to AARP Arizona, Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs is "spot on" with the policy improvements she says shell prioritize for Arizonas long-term care facilities in this years legislative session. Hobbs outlined her priorities in her State of the State address. Brendon Blake, director of advocacy with AARP Arizona, said his organization wants to see what he calls a "bipartisan consensus," to improve the states long-term care system through strengthening ...

This week, a Midwest health care system closure of two hospitals of two hospitals in western Wisconsin. Those who help transport older people to medical appointments said the situation underscores the need for volunteer drivers. The pending closures are in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. ...

People in Wyoming aged 50 and over had the highest voter turnout in the 2022 midterm elections compared with other age demographics, according to new Secretary of State data. Voters over the age of 50 accounted for more than two-thirds of all voters in 2022. Tom Lacock, associate state director of AARP Wyoming said that the trend for strong turnout among older voters has been consistent since 2008. ...

People who suffer from dementia face a host of increased risks in winter months and in Iowa, dangers include everything from falls to getting lost, even in places that used to be familiar. Some 66,000 Iowans suffer from Alzheimers and other forms of dementia. Lauren Livingston, director of communications for the Iowa chapter of the Alzheimers Association, said low winter temperatures, ice and darkness are just a few things making conditions especially dangerous for people with dementia, and t...

Blood donations are important year-round, and January, which is National Blood Donor Month, presents a unique challenge because of the most recent winter storm. The foul weather caused a drop in donor turnout, putting the blood supply at risk. Joshua Gwin public relations manager for Our Blood Institute Arkansas, said the nonprofit has five donor centers and provides blood products for patients in more than 40 medical facilities throughout Arkansas. ...

Today is the nationally recognized birthday of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who advocated for nonviolent methods to fight injustice. ...

Public health experts say the rapid spread of health misinformation online is contributing to a dangerous decline in vaccination rates. Surveys show the percentage of Americans who believe vaccines are unsafe has nearly doubled since 2021 as social media users falsely claim approved vaccines cause autism, cancer or infertility. Monica Wang, associate professor of community health at Boston University, said falsehoods spread faster than the truth, with damaging results. ...

It is the time of year again where it seems many Arizonans are getting sick. State data show flu and RSV cases are on the rise in the Grand Canyon State, along with other respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19. Danielle Sebbens, associate director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Arizona State University, said medical professionals have started to use the term "tripledemic" to describe the severity of this years flu season, with all three viruses hitting Arizona s...

As the General Assembly session begins, AARP Virginia is calling on lawmakers to tackle key reforms. In particular, theyre looking to establish a prescription drug affordability board. In recent years, prescription drug prices have risen much higher than the rate of inflation. ...