The New Year is the perfect time to focus on wellness. If you or someone you care for lives with a chronic condition like arthritis, diabetes, or asthma, you know how challenging it can be. Symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and stress can make everyday tasks feel overwhelming.
(Jackson, MS) – Karen Payne Fountain has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2025 AARP Mississippi Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
AARP Wyoming and Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital in Casper are collaborating on a series designed to expand your understanding of health care. This free, virtual series will cover topics including movement, nutrition, and navigating the world of insurance.
The holiday season usually means fun with friends and family, goodwill and giving. Unfortunately, it's also a prime time for cybercriminals to perpetrate fraud. Here are some common holiday scams to look out for this holiday season:
As part of Family Caregivers Month, AARP New York reached out to legislators so they could share their caregiving stories and why they believe it’s important to highlight services for caregivers. New York State’s 4 million family caregivers provide an estimated 2.1 billion hours of care for older parents, spouses, and other loved ones each year.
On November 25, 2025, Acting Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq., signed the unanimously approved Caregiver Leave Act (Bill 36-0086) into law. This legislation represents a significant advancement, ensuring that all full-time employees of the Government of the Virgin Islands, including those working with independent boards, commissions, and agencies, receive four hours of administrative leave each month. This leave is intended to help them manage essential caregiving responsibilities for a seriously ill spouse, child, parent, or any legal dependent.
Are you a caregiver who could use a little “me time”? Whether you're supporting a parent, spouse, or another loved one, you deserve a break—and a chance to let your creativity shine!
Are you a caregiver who could use a little “me time”? Whether you're supporting a parent, spouse, or another loved one, you deserve a break—and a chance to let your creativity shine!
This November, Governor Evers has officially proclaimed it National Family Caregivers Month in Wisconsin to recognize the contributions, commitment, and sacrifices made by America’s 63 million family caregivers every single day.
Five AARP Orlando volunteers who met serving their community ended up building lifelong friendships — and a second family – thanks to the time they’ve shared volunteering with AARP.
With family caregivers rising 45% in a decade, the U.S. faces a breaking point. Colorado’s voter-approved paid leave program is proving that caregiving and financial security can go hand-in-hand.