AARP Arizona wants long-term care facilities in the state to do more to ensure the highest level of care for their residents, including being held accountable for any mishaps or deficiencies. Brendon Blake, director of advocacy for AARP Arizona, said it is crucial for people in long-term care settings to be given the first-rate care and respect they deserve. In addition to the issues of neglect, staffing shortages and low wages often making the news, Blake noted there is a lack of accessible data about the facilities. .
AARP Michigan s Vital Voices survey results are in, and more than 700 Michigan adults 45 and older say they are most concerned with staying mentally sharp as they age. Lisa Dedden Cooper, manager of advocacy for AARP Michigan, said the Vital Voices survey analyzed health security, financial security and community livability. Although concerns for things such as retirement and access to Social Security are common results, the survey also made new financial findings. .
New Hampshire officials in charge of investigating elder abuse are ramping up staff and education efforts to better protect the state s growing elderly population. Statistics show that one-in-ten older people are the victims of financial exploitation, abuse or neglect each year in the U.S. - but few cases are actually reported to authorities. .
Colorado employers will soon be barred from asking questions that could reveal someone s age on a job application. Colorado lawmakers passed the Job Application Fairness Act in the last session to address age discrimination, which AARP projects could cost the nation nearly $4 trillion in lost productivity by mid-century. Andrea Kuwik - senior policy analyst with the Bell Policy Center - said in addition to highly honed skill sets, older workers also bring hard-won wisdom that comes with years of experience. .
Arizona has long been known as one of the retirement friendly states, in the U.S. for its affordability, but that is changing. Brendon Blake, director of advocacy with AARP Arizona said the cost of living in the state has gone up faster than the cost of living adjustment Arizona seniors receive in their social security checks. .