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MAY 14, 2025
For nine decades, Social Security has been a stable and reliable foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans—and we believe it must remain that way for generations to come.
MAY 12, 2025
Social interactions and leisure activities allow older adults to stay engaged, leading to a higher quality of life. Learn what you can do to help strengthen your social connections for a happier life!
MAY 7, 2025
Social Security is a critical part of your retirement income. Whether you're nearing retirement or planning for the future, it's essential to understand how your benefits work and how to protect them.
MAY 1, 2025
There's always room for one more at Ethel's Place. At Ethel's Place, both family caregivers and their loved ones experience a fun afternoon that provides them with a breather from the stressors of daily life.
Chart Your Path to Financial Wellness in 2024
As the holiday season approaches, the quest for unique and personalized gifts has led many to explore the world of DNA testing. Ancestry and heritage research, uncovering potential health risks and building family trees have become increasingly popular motivations for submitting DNA samples. However, beneath the allure of these discoveries lies a cautionary tale, as safety raises significant concerns.
Released today, Disrupting Disparities: Retirement Savings and Food Security reveals concerning issues related to retirement and food security among Michigan’s older adults. This study, prepared by AARP Michigan and Public Sector Consultants, highlights challenges older adults in Michigan face in two policy areas: ensuring savings for retirement through employment, and access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets older adults’ dietary needs.
For the first time since AARP began publishing the Scorecard in 2011, more than half of Medicaid long-term care dollars nationwide for older adults and people with physical disabilities went to home- and community-based services instead of nursing homes and other institutions.
Hear powerful stories from StoryCorps OutLoud, an initiative aimed at preserving and sharing experiences of the LGBTQ+ community.
The conversation continues! As we prepare for a historic election year, AARP Michigan is stepping forward to host an important and much-needed two-part virtual series as part of its MI Sisters & Friends call to action to identify and elevate issues important to women.
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Michiganders who provide care for veterans spend on average $11,500 of their personal income on out-of-pocket costs related to caregiving each year—1.5 times higher than what other family caregivers spend ($7,242), according to AARP data. And 43 percent of veteran and military caregivers experienced at least one financial setback such as having to take on more debt or dip into personal savings, according to research from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving.
As retirement anxiety looms high in Michigan, many advocates are pushing for a state-facilitated program that will improve retirement savings for employees of small businesses.
An online guide to information, tools and resources for individuals and their families offering a better understanding of dementia and brain health.
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