AARP Illinois

Millions of family caregivers in Illinois will have many reasons to celebrate during National Caregiving Month in November, as new laws will provide much and urgently needed help for them as they take care of their loved ones.

By Lisa Bertagnoli

For athletes, there is nothing worse than suffering a sports injury that takes them out of competition, as was the case for Chicago Cubs player Kyle Schwarber. In April, the left fielder suffered full tears to the ACL and LCL in his left knee. He returned to start the first game of the World Series as a designated hitter, having been cleared by his medical staff to bat. While some injuries require more rest and rehabilitation than others, those who undergo surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury need to take it slow before heading back into play.

AARP launched a new video today that encourages everyone that "Before You Vote: Take A Stand."

Saturday, October 22nd, AARP Illinois was proud to be a partner of an original play entitled: Never Too Late: A Glimpse Into The Life and Legacy of Ethel Percy Andrus at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago.

WASHINGTON, DC — Today AARP released the following statement from AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins in response to the announced cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries in 2017:

WASHINGTON, DC — “Opinions on who won Sunday night’s Presidential debate will vary but who lost is clear: the millions of American voters who want to understand how the candidates would keep Social Security strong for future generations,” AARP Senior Vice President, Campaigns, John Hishta said.

Dear Readers,

As a 1959 New York Times profile of AARP founder Ethel Percy Andrus noted, she had a favorite bit of advice to people who dreaded retirement: DON’T. Andrus practiced what she preached.

AARP Chicago recently hosted a free fraud awareness and shredding event on October 4th that was open to the public where people from the community, particularly Chicago's South Side, could securely destroy confidential documents and records. More than 175 vehicles brought financial documents and personal information to be properly disposed and participate in fraud watch awareness seminar.