George Bridges

AARP Alaska is urging state lawmakers to support the crucial work of family members who care for a loved one after a hospital stay.

Step up to fitness with the L.A. Soul Steppers, a walking group sponsored by AARP in Los Angeles that meets on the second Tuesday of every month.

At least 70 percent of Americans 65 and older will need long-term care services at some point in their lives, and that can be expensive.

Chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol can lead to serious, painful and costly complications. But with preventive care, Virgin Islanders can detect problems early and make lifestyle changes to avoid bigger problems later on.

Despite some cutbacks in the state budget, AARP Michigan and other advocacy groups helped preserve state spending for services that help adults stay in their homes as they age.

More than 118,000 grandparents are raising children in Missouri. That’s why AARP is cosponsoring a series of “grandfamily” conferences across the state.

An estimated 2 million people 65 and older will live in Chicago, Cook County and six surrounding counties by 2030. The Lifetime Livable Communities Collaborative, a group of Chicago-area nonprofit organizations convened by AARP Illinois, aims to steer public policy to address the needs of this growing segment of the population.

AARP Wyoming is working with several organizations in Casper and Natrona County to reduce the incidence of fires and falls in residents’ homes. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for adults age 65 and older.

By Miriam Davidson

By Christopher Gearon