Caregiving

Volunteering, by definition, is a person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake a service. What that service is, varies for everyone, but for me, it means giving my time to an organization I am passionate about, like AARP. Growing up, I always enjoyed giving back to the community because I knew what a difference it can make not just for others, but also to the volunteer.

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.

Latest AARP research attaches almost $9 billion in value to the estimated 510 million hours of unpaid care family caregivers provided in 2021.

Twelve States Show an Increase in Death Rates; Virginia Cases Down

Findings Support Need For More Focus on Protecting Older Adults in Long Term Care Facilities

Complaints about abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities, should always be promptly investigated and, if applicable, prosecuted.

AARP ha publicado el informe Valuing the Invaluable (Valorando lo invaluable) de 2023. Florida es el hogar de 2.7 millones de cuidadores y el cuidado de sus seres queridos está valorado en $40 mil millones, según nuevos datos estatales. El nuevo informe muestra un aumento de $ 9 mil millones en contribuciones impagas desde que se publicó el último informe en 2019. El informe Valuing the Invaluable destaca el alcance y la creciente complejidad del cuidado familiar y destaca las acciones necesarias para abordar los muchos desafíos del cuidado de padres, cónyuges, y otros seres queridos.

Latest AARP research attaches dollar value to the estimated 168 million hours of unpaid care that family caregivers provided in 2021.

A lifesaving new law caps insulin costs for people with Medicare, saving people with diabetes hundreds of dollars per year. Now, 8,403 Marylanders enrolled in Medicare prescription drug plans will have peace of mind knowing that they will no longer have to pay more than $35 a month for the insulin they need to stay healthy.

AARP research attaches $5.2 billion value to the estimated 310 million hours of unpaid care that Iowa family caregivers provided in 2021.