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All the news that matters for Illinoisans over 50
A blog by AARP Illinois volunteer Gail, sharing thoughts on volunteerism, caregiving, grandparenting, and other timely topics relevant to the 50+.
The Illinois Commerce Commission is currently considering a proposal from Nicor that would raise customers’ gas rates by $316 million. If approved, this would be the largest gas hike in history and customer rates are expected to rise by more than $90 a year.
9 communities across Illinois are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.
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The overhaul of several public transit stops in Greater St. Louis — partially funded by AARP — has helped leverage millions of additional investment dollars in everything from new and renovated buildings to sidewalks and landscaping.
For the latest on topics from family caregiving to disaster preparedness to fighting fraud, AARP members and others can tune in to Insights by AARP Oregon, a new monthly podcast.
Encouraging people to reach out to neighbors is one way AARP Florida and other organizations are helping the state’s residents be prepared during hurricane season. Underway since June 1, the season lasts until Nov. 30 and follows a busy 2024 storm season.
For South Carolina residents, preparing for the 2025 hurricane season — particularly after the devastation of last year’s Hurricane Helene — means more than just stockpiling food, water and medications. It means preparing to deal with the inevitable criminals who sweep into town promising to fix damaged roofs and broken fences.
A collaboration among AARP Alaska and several community partners is giving new insights on how to recognize dementia and care for those who have it.
There’s a new way to stay fit in East Helena.
AARP charitable affiliate Wish of a Lifetime made a week-long trip happen for Sherry Imamura-Ryan, a Wahiawa resident who was able to visit the Japanese cousins she had grown up with. At 74, she hadn’t visited her homeland of Japan in over six decades.
Texans — or anyone in the U.S. and abroad — can choose from a range of free classes every week that includes Nia, Zumba, tai chi, strength training, and balance and mobility.
In August, AARP Tennessee will team up with Encore Creativity for Older Adults to launch Encore Nashville Rocks, a 15-week choral program culminating in a December concert accompanied by a live band.
AARP Indiana hired Ron Weatherford for a pilot Tai Chi session in March 2024, drawing more than 500 registrants. The classes went bi-monthly this year, with 200 to 300 attendees each time.
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