AARP Georgia

New AARP Report Looks at Key Issues and Emerging Trends in Family Caregiving

WASHINGTON—Retail prices for 267 brand-name drugs commonly used by older adults surged by an average of 5.8% in 2018, more than twice the general inflation rate of 2.4%, according to new AARP Public Policy Institute (PPI) data released today. The annual average cost of therapy for one brand-name drug ballooned to more than $7,200 in 2018, up from nearly $1,900 in 2006.

Have you had to ration your meds or go without because of the cost?

Before we know it, winter will be right around the corner. The declining temperatures will have us wanting to stay in our houses, but what does this mean for our bodies? Here are three ways you can continue to keep your body active during the winter.

Your eyes aren’t tricking you: AARP’s drug-price-fighting Tyrannosaurus Rexes—known as the “Rx T. Rex”—are back and roaring about their mission to make high drug prices extinct. This time the mighty dinos are stomping around Capitol Hill and all across the nation, urging Congress to take a bite out of high drug prices.

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month!

Play that highlights veterans and their transition to civilian life will have two free performances

Do you know ways to help keep your aging loved ones from losing money to scams and fraud? We’ll share important information that could help you keep them safe during our free webinar.

Not sure which Medicare plans and options are right for you or a loved one? AARP is here to help connect you to the resources that may make it easier for you to decide what’s right for you.

If you're in the Cumming, Ga., area on Oct. 17 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., please bring your old medications and sensitive papers to this shred event for free disposal!