Announcement will be made at Washington Park, highlighting many age-friendly assets AARP Wisconsin is thrilled to announce that Milwaukee County has been officially accepted as a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. More than a dozen Wisconsin cities are already working on initiatives to make their communities more livable for all ages, but Milwaukee is … [Read more...] about Milwaukee welcomed as WI’s first ‘age-friendly’ county
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New AARP Wisconsin Poll: Voters 50-plus could tip the scales in 2024
Donald Trump leads over President Joe Biden among older voters by 7 percentage points On Tuesday, July 9, 2024 AARP Wisconsin released a 2024 statewide election survey, showing candidates for president, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Wisconsinites ages 50 and older. Eighty-five percent of voters ages 50 and older say they are “extremely motivated” … [Read more...] about New AARP Wisconsin Poll: Voters 50-plus could tip the scales in 2024
Six foods to skip after age 50
They may look tempting, but they are packed with unhealthy levels of sugars, fats and salt. Try these alternatives instead By Alison Gwinn, AARP We’re not going to lie. Eating healthily after 50 requires effort on two fronts: boosting your intake of good-for-you foods, such as berries, leafy greens, whole grains and lean proteins, while cutting out the foods that clog … [Read more...] about Six foods to skip after age 50
‘Scam Jam’ will help Milwaukeeans stay one step ahead of the fraudsters
Brought to you by AARP Wisconsin Scammers steal millions of dollars from Wisconsinites every year, and their tactics are constantly evolving. That’s why it’s more important than ever to arm yourself with the information you need to stay vigilant and battle the fraudsters on their own turf, said AARP Wisconsin, which is hosting a free “Scam Jam” event in Milwaukee on April … [Read more...] about ‘Scam Jam’ will help Milwaukeeans stay one step ahead of the fraudsters
AARP Wisconsin: ‘Cooking with Seniors’ proposal wins AARP ‘Small Dollar, Big Impact’ grant
A proposal submitted by Heart 2 Heart Compassionate Widow’s Circles, Inc., 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. AARP Wisconsin is awarding one grant each month throughout 2022 to projects across the state that are … [Read more...] about AARP Wisconsin: ‘Cooking with Seniors’ proposal wins AARP ‘Small Dollar, Big Impact’ grant
Our volunteers are making a difference in Wisconsin – AARP Wisconsin
AARP Wisconsin is working to create a state where people can choose how they live as they age by advocating on issues like Social Security, family caregiving, financial security, internet access, prescription drug prices and more. … [Read more...] about Our volunteers are making a difference in Wisconsin – AARP Wisconsin
AARP WI poll reveals tight presidential race
Survey shows Wisconsin voters age 50-plus aren’t shifting their candidate preferences AARP Wisconsin’s final battleground election survey of likely Wisconsin voters age 50-plus finds President Trump (46 percent) trailing former Vice President Joe Biden (49 percent). The poll results have moved only slightly from AARP WI’s first poll, released Sept. 10, which showed Trump (45 … [Read more...] about AARP WI poll reveals tight presidential race
New AARP Wisconsin poll: 65-plus voters may tip the scales in 2020
Findings show Social Security, Medicare transcend party lines Tuesday, September 15, 2020, AARP Wisconsin released the full survey results that shows voters age 65-plus are a not a lock for either presidential candidate. Former Vice President Joe Biden (56 percent) leads President Donald Trump (39 percent) among voters 65 and older. The survey finds that support for Social … [Read more...] about New AARP Wisconsin poll: 65-plus voters may tip the scales in 2020