Wisconsin voters ages 45 to 64 made up the largest share of voters in 2024, followed by voters age 65 and older. AARP Wisconsin says affordability, retirement security and support for family caregivers are among the top concerns for older residents.
AARP Wisconsin State Director Raj Shukla says those issues affect people of all ages. He also points to growing concerns about fraud targeting older adults and retirement security, noting that about one in three private-sector workers in Wisconsin do not have access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan.
AARP is urging lawmakers to expand private retirement savings options, including “Work and Save” programs that allow workers to automatically contribute part of their paychecks to retirement accounts.
New Census data show Americans 65 and older experienced the largest increase in poverty between 2020 and 2025, with more than 15 percent now living in poverty.
Shukla also says family caregivers need more help, noting they spend about 7-thousand dollars a year out of pocket. AARP is calling for tax relief and other support for caregivers.
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