AARP impressed with Aroostook County response
To the editor:
On behalf of AARP Maine, I would like to thank The Aroostook Agency on Aging and all the local organizations who worked with us on hosting AARP “You’ve Earned a Say” listening sessions in late June in The County.
We held community conversations at The Caribou Inn and Convention Center, the Fort Kent Senior Center, the Forever Young Senior Citizens Center in Madawaska, The Gathering Place Senior Center in Presque Isle and Houlton Regional Hospital. Hundreds of county residents, many of whom are AARP members, generously shared their thoughts and ideas during our events.
“You’ve Earned a Say” takes the debate about Medicare and Social Security out from behind closed doors in Washington, D.C. and ensures that all Americans have a voice in the discussion about their future. By completing our simple questionnaire, everyone can make their voice heard.
In Maine, more than a third of Social Security beneficiaries rely on the monthly benefit for their entire income. We all have a stake in the future of these programs and that is what “You’ve Earned a Say” is all about.
AARP will continue hosting listening sessions to bring conversations about Social Security and Medicare into communities throughout Maine. If you were unable to meet us in person during our week in Aroostook, please go to earnedasay.org or call 1-888-OUR-AARP to complete your own questionnaire. We want to give Mainers of all ages everywhere a chance to speak up and be heard on these critical programs.
Lori Parham, director
AARP Maine
