@CandiThinks

Service Geek | State Director, AARP Alabama | Love SEC football. Roll Tide. Views: My own.

 Birmingham, AL
Joined March 2009
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Candi Williams retweeted
Yellowhammer News
@yhnOct 16
"For more than 1.2 million Alabamians, the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is more than a number. It’s help at the grocery store. It’s help keeping the lights on. It’s help with the costs for everyday essentials that can stretch household budgets to a breaking point," Candi Williams writes. Read full piece: yellowhammernews.com/alabama… #Alabama #AARP
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AARP Alabama@AARPALOct 14
The annual Social Security COLA helps millions of older adults keep up with rising costs and make ends meet. AARP will never stop fighting against efforts that threaten the financial security Americans have earned. Full statement: spr.ly/6012BHH1UC #alpolitics
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Alabama EMA
@AlabamaEMAOct 8
New info on Isaias as it moves towards Alabama: ema.alabama.gov/15305/multip…
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Alabama EMA
@AlabamaEMAOct 8
Beginning 8 a.m. tomorrow, the public shelters for Mobile County are: Theodore High School: 6201 Swedetown Road North, Theodore, AL Baker High School: 8901 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL Collins-Rhodes Elementary School: 5110 St Stephens Rd, Eight Mile, AL
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John Hishta
@jhishtaOct 1
Politicians need to pay attention to YOU if they want to win their November elections.
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John Hishta
@jhishtaSep 24
I'm back with good news from Washington.
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Have you gotten a call saying you can get free food if you just give them your Medicare number? Unfortunately, this is a scam. If you have given your Medicare number over the phone, please report it to the SMP. AL SMP 1-800-243-5463 $FRAUDFRIDAY
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Candi Williams retweeted
AARP Advocates@AARPadvocatesSep 21
🫶 Family caregivers need more support.
Yahoo Finance
@YahooFinanceSep 19
Caregiving for kids and parents: The financial squeeze kneecapping millennials finance.yahoo.com/economy/ar…

Caregiving for kids and parents: The financial squeeze kneecapping millennials

An estimated 17 million Americans  are part of the so-called sandwich generation, caring for a child and an adult with a disability or complex medical condition at the same time, according to new...

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Ready to welcome pickleball fans! Our volunteers are on deck at The Picklr to in Vestavia. Let the games begin!
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AARP applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing three bipartisan bills on Tuesday that address real challenges Americans face every day
AARP Alabama@AARPALSep 17
aarp.org/press/releases/2026…

AARP Applauds U.S. House for Passage of Bills to Fight Fraud, Protect Scam Victims, and Keep AM...

AARP applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing three bipartisan bills on Tuesday that address real challenges Americans face every day, including grappling with a rising flood of fraud...

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AARP Alabama@AARPALSep 10
You’ve earned it! Join our free virtual seminar for tips about when to file for Social Security. Register today: spr.ly/6010BGzYXO
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AARP Alabama@AARPALSep 1
Trying to decide when to file for Social Security? This is where we can help. Join a free virtual seminar to hear about early, full and delayed retirement and how to make the best decision for your personal circumstances. Register today: spr.ly/6011B17Ovl
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AARP Alabama@AARPALAug 31
We are in Huntsville this morning for the Chamber meeting with @RepDaleStrong. We discussed the issue most important to older Alabamians with him: protecting Social Security and keeping its promises. Because #WeEarnedIt! #alpolitics
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AARP Advocates@AARPadvocatesAug 27
The average duration of caregiving has increased since 2020. Families are providing more years of care and more hours each week. 🫶 Today, family caregivers have been caregiving for an average of five years. 🕰️ They spend 26 hours each week caring for their loved one.
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AARP Alabama@AARPALAug 27
NEW: The best way toward a Social Security fix isn’t benefit cuts #alpolitics washingtonpost.com/opinions/…

Opinion | The best way toward a Social Security fix isn’t benefit cuts

Social Security, aging, AI whistleblowers and more, in readers' eyes.

washingtonpost.com
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We must protect and strengthen Social Security!
AARP Alabama@AARPALAug 14
Op-Ed: The Promise of Social Security Remains Vital to Alabama after 91 Years aldailynews.com/op-ed-the-pr… #alpolitics

Op-Ed: The Promise of Social Security Remains Vital to Alabama after 91 Years

For Alabama, Social Security is more than a federal program. It is an economic engine, a source of financial stability, and a lifeline for communities in every corner of our state.

aldailynews.com
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Candi Williams retweeted
AARP Alabama@AARPALAug 14
Happy Birthday to Social Security! 🎂 Whether you are retired now or retirement is years away, spend a few minutes today to better understand what you have earned through a lifetime of work: spr.ly/6015B1TwzN #MySocialSecurityDay #alpolitics
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Candi Williams retweeted
AARP Alabama@AARPALAug 13
How well do you know your Social Security? Do you know what you've earned? Join us for My Social Security Day: spr.ly/6015B1uP5F
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Candi Williams retweeted
AARP Alabama@AARPALAug 11
How well do you know your Social Security? Do you know what you've earned? Join us for My Social Security Day: spr.ly/6014B1Momp
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Candi Williams retweeted
AARP Alabama@AARPALAug 11
🗳️ The polls are open until 7PM in Alabama. If you’re in Congressional Districts 1, 2, 6, or 7, this is your primary Election Day. We have the info you need here: aarp.org/states/alabama/alab… #alpolitics

Alabama: Your Vote Matters on August 11, 2026

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Alabamians have an important opportunity to participate in a special election that will help shape representation at both the state and federal levels.

aarp.org
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