George Bridges

Virgin Islanders who care for an aging loved one at home just got a huge boost of support from the legislature. A new law, which took effect March 30, improves communication and coordination between hospitals and family caregivers.

DeSoto County, just south of Memphis, Tenn., is one of the fastest-growing counties in Mississippi and is seeing a surge in its 65-plus population.

AARP members and their guests can enjoy great music at discounted prices all summer long.

Where can you go to see Grammy-winning performers, inspiring speakers and AARP friends? Head to the Essence Festival in New Orleans June 30-July 3.

Jazz musicians will draw fans to several locations across St. Paul, June 23-25, for the 18th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival. Headliners this year include Ellis Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Russell Malone, Michael Franti and Joey Alexander. AARP Minnesota is the main sponsor of the three-day celebration.

LEGO bricks as works of art? You can see for yourself, using your AARP discount to visit “The Art of the Brick” exhibit at Pacific Science Center in Seattle through Sept. 11.

Heading to the Twin Cities Pride Festival this month? Then stop by AARP’s Boomertown section to get information about upcoming AARP events, pick up giveaways and sign up for educational events on technology, caregiving and fraud prevention.

Many boomers are facing life transitions and trying to answer the question “What’s next?” The AARP Life Reimagined program helps people make such decisions and take first steps along their chosen path.

Active duty military members can get free admission to Riverfest events in Wichita on June 7.

La situación es ahora un poco más fácil para los cuidadores en Puerto Rico. Gracias a los intensos esfuerzos de activismo de los voluntarios y el personal de AARP, se aprobaron tres leyes que ayudarán a las personas que cuidan de niños o de sus seres queridos adultos en Puerto Rico. La ley CARE (Aconsejar, Señalar y Posibilitar a los Cuidadores) requiere que los hospitales les informen a los familiares a cargo de un ser querido los planes relacionados con el alta del paciente, y les den instrucciones a los cuidadores sobre las tareas médicas o de enfermería que deban realizar una vez que el paciente regrese a su hogar.