Voting made easy
It's voting season. This year's midterm elections could influence how federal and state lawmakers act on issues that affect tens of millions of family caregivers. These issues include care at home, workplace flexibility, tax credits and more.
For caregivers to have sway over whether lawmakers will act in their interests, they must vote. In past elections, they have cast their ballots in big numbers. According to AARP research, 71 percent of Texas caregivers routinely go to the polls. In comparison, the U.S. Census Bureau data revealed 42 percent of all voting-age citizens turned out nationwide for the 2014 midterms.
In this edition of the AARP Prepare to Care podcast, host Marie-Pierre talked with Stan Stanart. He's the Harris County - County Clerk. He shared some tips and tricks for voting in Harris County. He also spoke about what resources are available to voters who may be mobility impaired or need a little extra assistance at the voting booth.
More: Harris County voting information
AARP in Houston is on a quest to find out what resources in Houston are most helpful to you and what we can do better to support caregivers in your community. Help us find out what matters to you most by filling out our survey about local resources.
