George Bridges

AARP Kansas and the Association of American Indian Physicians are cosponsoring two cooking classes featuring diabetic-friendly foods.

The U.S. Virgin Islands—which is not required under the Affordable Care Act to participate in a health insurance exchange—has decided instead to expand its Medicaid program. As a result, the number of local beneficiaries is expected to increase from about 8,500 to more than 20,000. The territory could receive as much as $274 million in federal funds to expand Medicaid through September 2019.

AARP Utah is working to win support for Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. Supporters aim to persuade Gov. Gary Herbert (R) and legislators that the move would bring more federal dollars into state coffers, improve health care delivery and provide coverage for Utahns who cannot afford insurance.

By Bill Sanders

AARP Alabama is working with the Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition to raise awareness of the demands of caregiving and to engage faith-based groups in efforts to relieve stress on caregivers.

Facebook isn’t just for teens and college kids. It can be a good way for members of older generations to stay in touch with younger relatives, especially around the holidays.

By Mary Van Beusekom • When Richard Harri retired in 2007 at age 56, he and his wife, Peggy Hiestand-Harri, thought the $52,000 in his health savings account would cover their health care expenses until Medicare kicked in at age 65. But when the stock market tanked in 2008, the health savings account took a $17,000 hit.

By Dennis Wilson

Americans who are uninsured or want to change health plans can buy a policy through insurance exchanges set up under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Enrollment through the online marketplaces began Oct. 1 and runs through March 31. Coverage begins Jan. 1 for people who sign up by Dec. 15.

About 20 percent of Washingtonians will be 65 or older by 2030, up from the current 13 percent. The age wave is expected to increase pressure on state services and infrastructure.