Caregiving

Immerse yourself in the heartfelt and powerful stories of Michigan's family caregivers through "Voices of Michigan Caregivers," our interactive storytelling experience. With an estimated 1.73 million unpaid family caregivers in the state, this experience allows you to explore personal narratives that highlight the resilience, compassion and strength of those who dedicate their lives to caring for others. Discover the diverse challenges and daily balancing act of caregivers across Michigan. These stories represent just a small fraction of the countless caregivers making invaluable contributions with unwavering commitment.

Please join us in congratulating Senior Associate State Director for Advocacy Tammy Bresnahan upon receiving the 2024 Care Champion Award from the Caring Across Maryland Coalition. This prestigious award recognizes Bresnahan’s decades of tireless advocacy for long-term care reform in Maryland.

You may not think of yourself as a family caregiver, but if you are helping someone with daily activities, like getting dressed, medication management and transportation to and from appointments, then you are a family caregiver. Today, more than 1 in 5 Americans are caring for a family member or close friend, and while it is one of the most important roles you may play, it is often stressful and overwhelming.

Vote will make two widely-used medications more affordable for many Marylanders.

Caring for a loved one? Do you need some time to recharge and use your creative side? Caregivers are an important community resource that help their older parents, spouses, and other loved ones age at home—where they want to be!

No matter where you are in your caregiving journey, AARP Colorado is here to support you. November is National Caregiving Month and AARP Colorado has a variety of virtual webinars designed especially for caregivers throughout the month. Whether a caregiver now or a caregiver in the future, AARP Colorado has something for you. Please check out our virtual offerings below. These are free events and will be recorded for your convenience. You must be registered to receive the recording.

AARP can help you stay informed about topics that affect you and your loved ones. Just create an AARP.org account and click to confirm your email address in the follow-up email you receive. You'll be the first to learn about new member benefits, practical resources, and events and programs in Michigan and in your community that empower you to choose how you live as you age.

State Director Beth Finkel Testifies at State Hearing

With the general election only weeks away, data from AARP shows that voters 50+ decide elections. During the 2020 elections, a powerful 60% of the electorate in Washington state was age 50+. And when we ask them, they tell us they want to elect candidates who will address their day-to-day challenges like caring for their parents, siblings and loved ones.

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are tied among voters overall, while Trump holds a 1-point lead over Harris among voters 50-plus