Caregiving

“Uplifting” isn’t a word usually associated with death and dying, but AARP’s film presentation last Friday showed how it might be possible. Perhaps the applause and the smiles from the audience said it all: the more you know about modern ways of dying, the more empowered you are to make your own end-of-life journey exactly what you want it to be.

Cutting carbs is great for improving your diet, but its not always easy or fun. Bread is the first food we are told is off limits on a low-carb diet. That’s no fun!

Washington's "Caring for Caregivers" video podcast series features discussions with local experts, community leaders, and caregivers just like you on a range of topics to help you along your caregiving journey.

In honor of National Family Caregivers Month 2023, AARP Indiana is hosting Caregiver Weeklies, a virtual event series that spans each week in November. AARP Indiana staff and volunteers will chat with experts in the caregiving field from communities across the state. Viewers will have the opportunity to ask questions live, and all sessions will be streamed via Zoom.

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!

Report finds systemic gaps in North Dakota including the availability of home health aides

Wyoming scored low for a lack of public investment in specific supplies of home and community-based services measured by the scorecard. Wyoming ranked 42nd in the nation for adult day services supply.

For caregivers, figuring out the best way to make critical medical and financial choices for an ailing loved one can be daunting. AARP is here to help.

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and AARP Mississippi is holding a telephone town hall with advice for those who care for aging and ailing loved ones.

Tempe became Arizona’s first “Dementia Friendly Community” and one of the first in the nation. In addition to the summit, to be held on Nov. 18, the city offers programs and resources to educate people about dementia-related diseases.