Careena Eggleston

Michiganders who provide care for veterans spend on average $11,500 of their personal income on out-of-pocket costs related to caregiving each year—1.5 times higher than what other family caregivers spend ($7,242), according to AARP data. And 43 percent of veteran and military caregivers experienced at least one financial setback such as having to take on more debt or dip into personal savings, according to research from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving.

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Report Finds Systemic Gaps in Michigan in Safety & Quality and Affordability & Access

Series will focus on enhancing longevity and well-being in older adults

Every month, AARP offers quality programs and events that are free and open to the public, both online and in person. Check out what's happening in October and be sure to register using the provided link. To see a full menu of all upcoming events, visit aarpmi.org/events.

Paula D. Cunningham, AARP Michigan Director

As the sun begins to set on another vibrant Michigan summer, there's no better way to bid farewell to the season than by celebrating what remains of these warm, cherished days with AARP Michigan.

AARP Michigan today released a new survey identifying caregiving and financial security as top-of-mind issues for older Michiganders as the state and country head into the 2024 election season. Key findings reveal seven in ten (70%) Michigan residents are either currently providing care or have provided care in the past to an adult relative or friend. A whopping 90% of survey respondents support providing family caregivers with a tax credit to help offset caregiving expenses. And when it comes to Social Security, an impressive 91% want the money they’ve earned to be available to them in the future.

Active-duty military and veterans lost more than $414 million to fraud and scams in 2022, a 55% increase from 2021, according to the Federal Trade Commission