George Bridges

By Melissa Preddy

Jacksonville voters overwhelmingly agree on the need for services that help family caregivers keep older loved ones in their homes, according to a recent AARP survey.

By Ray Huard

Los electores de Jacksonville están de acuerdo en masa con la necesidad de contar con servicios que ayuden a los cuidadores familiares a mantener a sus seres queridos en sus hogares, de acuerdo a una encuesta realizada recientemente por AARP.

Need to dispose of sensitive documents after filing your income tax return? Bring bags or boxes of papers to a free shredding session near you.

AARP Vermont is welcoming the arrival of spring by inviting members to enjoy three free events in Chittenden County.

By Kenneth J. Cooper

This year the state Public Service Commission announced it will review low-income assistance programs with an eye toward reducing the incidence of utility shut-offs due to unpaid bills. The commission said it has long recognized—as stated in the New York State Constitution—that the “aid, care and support of the needy are public concerns.”

You’re likely to live a longer, healthier life if you stay active, and AARP members can trim costs as well with a 20 percent discount from Venture Outdoors. The nonprofit connects people of all ages and physical capabilities to recreational opportunities in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Think older people are a drain on the economy? Think again. A recent report shows households headed by someone 50 and older accounted for 45 percent of the state’s $63 billion gross domestic product in 2013.