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The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
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JAN 10, 2025
AARP Mississippi invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its ninth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.
Learn about the latest scams during a webinar hosted by AARP Minnesota on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m.
Starting in January, a state tax credit is available to help Nebraskans offset some of the costs they incur while taking care of loved ones—from home care aides, to medical equipment, to home modifications.
AARP Virginia will be hosting a wide-ranging series of Black History Month events in February—from virtual presentations to museum visits and a cemetery tour.
Adult day centers can be a way for caregivers to take a needed break, while giving their loved ones a chance to interact with their peers.
Detroit is among the newest Michigan members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. The city offers free memberships for residents 60 and over to its 12 recreation centers. The city of Clawson also joined the network in 2024
Implementing a state-facilitated retirement savings plan is one of several key legislative priorities for AARP North Carolina during the 2025 legislative session.
More than 1 in 5 Ohioans age 45 and over currently provide unpaid care to an adult relative or friend, according to a new AARP Vital Voices survey. The poll explores the perspectives of Ohio residents on issues such as health care, financial security, caregiving and livable communities. Its findings will help guide AARP Ohio’s work across the state.
AARP Connecticut will focus this legislative cycle on cost-of-living issues and ways to help older residents cope with them.
As New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) prepares to release her budget this month, AARP is pushing for an $83 million boost in funding for programs that serve older residents who need help with daily activities, such as cooking or bathing.
Join AARP Vermont for a virtual series exploring sexual health, modern love and intimacy for older adults.
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