Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia present difficult challenges for both patients and their families. AARP Alabama wants these families to know about a free guide that could help.
To help support family caregivers, AARP will hold a free Prepare to Care event Nov. 6 in Poplar Bluff. Participants will learn how to develop a caregiving plan, access in-home services, navigate Medicare and deal with legal issues.
AARP Montana is joining the Walk to End Alzheimer’s to raise awareness and funds for care, support and research. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, the national event includes marches in seven Montana cities: Sept. 12, Eureka and Great Falls; Sept 13, Missoula; Sept. 19, Helena and Kalispell; Sept. 20, Bozeman; and Sept. 27, Billings.
Keeping brains healthy and avoiding scams are the themes of AARP Utah’s next Real Possibilities University, scheduled Oct. 8 in Cedar City. AARP research has found both topics to be key concerns among Utahns age 50-plus.
Florida’s 2015 legislative session is over, and the votes are in. AARP Florida kept watch and has produced a guide showing how lawmakers voted on key issues affecting Floridians age 50-plus.