AARP Lobbies The Ledge

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Volunteers for AARP Hawaii, unmistakable in their red T-shirts, are combing the halls of the state Capitol today (Thursday).

They have three agenda items they are pressing upon lawmakers:

• Heed the recommendation of a recent long-term care report that shows Hawaii’s senior population is rapidly growing and needs help;

• expand the nonprofit Kupuna Care program; and

• give greater support to the state’s Aging and Disability Resource Center.

AARP volunteers lobbying at the Hawaii Legislature, Jan. 12, 2012.

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