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Welcome to the AARP Advocacy Blog
From the Desk of Nancy A. LeaMond
Nancy LeaMond is the chief advocacy and engagement officer for AARP, leading its government affairs and legislative campaigns. She has the responsibility of driving the organization’s social mission for public education, volunteerism, multicultural outreach and engagement on behalf of Americans 50-plus and their families. She also directs major AARP initiatives that include supporting family caregivers through advocacy, education and innovative programs, and expanding AARP’s local footprint in communities across the country.
Nancy's Latest Blog Posts
Growing Aarp’s Work in Communities Across the Country
Date: January 24, 2025
Voters Care About Caregiving – and Political Leaders Are Getting the Message
Date: October 14, 2024
Women Age 50+ are the Voters to Watch in Arizona
Date: June 20, 2024
Women Age 50-plus are the Voters to Watch in Pennsylvania
Date: May 28, 2024
Uniting to Support Family Caregivers
Date: May 17, 2024
Date: May 10, 2024
Hollywood Hits Capitol Hill to Help Address the Needs of Caregivers
Date: May 3, 2024
Political Solutions Needed for Age Bias in the Workplace
Date: March 13, 2024
What We’ve Learned from Older Voters in South Carolina
Date: February 27, 2024
Give Some, Lose Some: Why Women Caregivers Face More Financial Instability
Date: February 20, 2024
Broken Nest Eggs: The Retirement Savings Crisis in America
Date: February 13, 2024
Congress Proposes Financial Relief for Family Caregivers
Date: January 31, 2024
Six Key Takeaways from the 2024 New Hampshire Republican Primary
Date: January 26, 2024
Six Takeaways from the 2024 Iowa Caucuses
Date: January 17, 2024
AARP Is Fighting for Affordable, Safe, and Reliable Utilities Across the Country
Date: November 29, 2023
Five Health Care Trends We’re Watching
Date: November 14, 2023
Family Caregivers: The Invisible Army is Gaining Notice
Date: September 28, 2023
AARP Grants Are Making Communities More Livable
Date: September 6, 2023
States Take Lead on Supporting Family Caregivers
Date: July 25, 2023
Signs of Momentum on Caregiving
Date: June 27, 2023
Social Security Provides Essential Support for Women
Date: April 17, 2023
An Age Cap in the Tax Code Harms Older Workers
Date: April 13, 2023
Create a Personal Plan for Caregiving
Date: April 10, 2023
Social Security: You've Earned It
Date: February 21, 2023
Older Voters’ Mood and Concerns: A Complicated Picture
Date: February 14, 2023
Supporting Family Caregivers is a Key to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
Date: January 19, 2023
Family Caregiving a Top Priority for AARP in 2023
Date: January 13, 2023
AARP Advocacy Brings Relief for Family Caregivers — In State Capitals and on Capitol Hill
Date: January 11, 2023
Family Caregivers Are a Growing Industry in Healthcare
Date: October 24, 2022
Message to Employers: Family Caregivers Strengthen Your Workforce
Date: October 17, 2022
50+ Women Voters: Monumental in Numbers but Not Monolithic on Issues
Date: September 20, 2022
Returning to Work is a Challenge for Caregivers
Date: August 29, 2022
Inflation Reduction Act Includes Historic Measures to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Date: August 9, 2022
Women Caregivers Pay a Price for Their Devotion
Date: July 21, 2022
211 Is a Local Lifeline for Family Caregivers
Date: July 11, 2022
AARP Is Working to Close the Digital Divide
Date: June 27, 2022
Protecting Older Investors and Elevating Their Voices
Date: May 4, 2022
Budget Victories You Should Know About
Date: April 19, 2022
The Challenges Women Face on the Road to Financial Security
Date: April 19, 2022
Protecting Older Americans from Investment Fraud
Date: April 4, 2022
Cities Became More Livable for ALL in 2021
Date: January 25, 2022