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AARP, the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older, announced today the priority issues on its 2023 Michigan Legislative Agenda. Approximately 3.9 million residents in Michigan are 50 and over, representing 39% of the state’s population.

The annual program aims to make communities in Michigan more livable for people of all ages

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AARP mobilizes members to push for tax repeal

Discover why heart-related health challenges are on the rise and ways to help prevent them in the January-February Issue of AARP Bulletin

AARP offers free Bridge Lessons with National Bridge Champion Larry Cohen

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Today, AARP Michigan announced key findings from its newly released Michigan Prescription Drug Survey that shows more than half (57%) of Michigan adults 50 and older are concerned they will not be able to afford prescription drugs over the next few years for themselves or their families. Three in four (75%) report they take prescription medications on a regular basis, and 58% cite not filling a prescription because of cost.

Carl Kentner of Lansing has been awarded the 2022 AARP Michigan Andrus Award, the organization’s most prestigious state volunteer award for community service. Named after AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, the award recognizes outstanding individuals age 50 and older who share their experience, talents and skills to enrich the lives of others and inspire volunteerism.