AARP Michigan

AARP Foundation Brought Suit in 2017 to End Practice of “Patient Dumping”

Discover why heart-related health challenges are on the rise and ways to help prevent them in the January-February Issue of AARP Bulletin

AARP offers free Bridge Lessons with National Bridge Champion Larry Cohen

AARP Michigan will push for expanding support for home- and community-based care in the 2023 legislative session.

Low Rates of Up-to-Date Vaccinations Increase Vulnerability for Residents & Staff

Today, AARP Michigan announced key findings from its newly released Michigan Prescription Drug Survey that shows more than half (57%) of Michigan adults 50 and older are concerned they will not be able to afford prescription drugs over the next few years for themselves or their families. Three in four (75%) report they take prescription medications on a regular basis, and 58% cite not filling a prescription because of cost.

Carl Kentner of Lansing has been awarded the 2022 AARP Michigan Andrus Award, the organization’s most prestigious state volunteer award for community service. Named after AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, the award recognizes outstanding individuals age 50 and older who share their experience, talents and skills to enrich the lives of others and inspire volunteerism.

Simple strategies to implement from AARP

Health Benefits Navigator will update in real-time with information on new benefits and changes to existing benefits

Chances are, if you aren’t a family caregiver yourself, you know someone who is. Every day, 1.32 million Michiganders help their parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents, neighbors, and other loved ones to live independently at home – where they want to be.