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MAY 22, 2026
AARP is launching a nationwide movement, I Am A Caregiver. To many lawmakers, America’s millions of caregivers are invisible. Yet, these family caregivers hold up a broken long-term care system, which is why AARP is looking for your help.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
DEC 13, 2025
A 2023 AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM report is highlighting the ways criminals target consumers during holiday season. A majority (80%) of U.S. consumers say they have experienced some type of fraud this year – many of which ramp up over the holiday shopping season. These holiday shopping scams have increased from last year’s report, from receiving fake notifications about shipments, to online ad scams, and more.
The AARP North Carolina Summer Nutrition & Easy Cooking Series is for everyone who wants to make brain health a priority, learn more about brain-healthy foods that are truly tasty, and to find inspiration for easy cooking on a daily basis.
Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.
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Social Security is your money, but how much do you know about it? Here are the top five things you need to know about Social Security.
Watch our recorded webinar to learn more about this age-friendly housing alternative that can be adapted for different household types, income levels, employment situations and stages of life.
Read this short tutorial on how to estimate your Social Security benefits.
What do cooking, driving, and reading all have in common? These daily tasks all require good cognitive ability which is why it's important to keep your brain sharp so you can keep thriving as you age.
Check out these most common questions about the Social Security spousal benefit.
State representatives will soon vote on a bill that introduces protections for Illinois residents from frauds and scams at crypto-ATMs.
The best way to continue living independently in a home you love is to plan ahead and make changes that will benefit you today and in the future, as needs and abilities will change over time.
Esther's Law goes into effect March 23. It allows patients in Ohio long-term care facilities to install cameras or other electronic monitoring devices in their rooms.
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