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AARP Alaska press Congressional Delegation on vital issues in Washington, D.C.
AARP Alaska State President Rosemary Hagevig and AARP Alaska State Director Ken Osterkamp press Alaska’s Congressional Delegation on issues important to 50+ today in Washington, D.C....
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Helping People Find the Health Care Coverage They Need
ANCHORAGE –Enrollment in Affordable Care Act “Obamacare” plans nearly doubled in the final month , but many who need insurance and would benefit from the Act’s provision have yet to enroll. Alaska’s...
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AARP supports Statewide Immunization Program
Governor Sean Parnell signs SB 169 – Statewide Immunization Program during bill signing ceremony today. AARP supported the legislation which benefits all Alaskans At a bill signing ceremony this...
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Two new twists in returning medical scam
by Sid Kirchheimer |AARP Blog Author | Remember those bogus offers for a free medical alert device? That robocall ripoff, which went viral last year, has returned with a vengeance — with two new...
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States move to support working family caregivers — added support will help...
By Lynn Friss Feinberg |AARP Public Policy Institute Juggling work and family caregiving responsibilities is stressful, even overwhelming, because most workplaces aren’t “caregiver friendly.” I hear...
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Are you a veteran? Share your story
Congress created the Veterans History Project (VHP) in 2000 seeking to preserve and share the human experience from military service. The Veterans History Project is the largest oral-history collection...
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Does Your Toolbox Include Power of Attorney?
By Ken Helander Alaskans place a very high value on independence. In a land that is often challenging, we are proud to be self-sufficient and prepared for the unexpected. Oftentimes, being prepared can...
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Alaska’s Best Kept Secret in Elder Care
by Ken Helander ♦ Ken HelanderAdvocacy DirectorAARP Alaska Alaska has one of the fastest growing senior populations in the country. At AARP Alaska, we are striving to make it easier for older people to...
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AARP Celebrates Social Security’s 79th Anniversary
As Social Security remains important and wildly popular to millions, AARP offers tools and advocates for a strong program. WASHINGTON, DC – On the eve of the 79th anniversary of the creation of Social...
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Press release from Sen. Johnny Ellis’s office October 30, 2014 Rep. Gruenberg’s And Sen. Ellis’s Legislation Creates Rapid Response for Alaska Seniors ANCHORAGE – Today, the long-awaited Silver Alert...
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Helping Caregivers Manage Medical Tasks at Home
© Istockphoto/lisafx AARP Alaska is pressing for legislation that could help an estimated 128,000 unpaid family caregivers in the state, many of whom perform medical tasks for aging parents or other...
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