AARP Michigan is working on the “Menopause: It’s a Movement!” campaign, led by the Michigan Women’s Commission. Since March, women from across the state have attended panels in which menopause experts seek to help them better advocate for their midlife health. Their stories — and potential policy changes — will be included in a March 2026 report detailing possible next steps.
AARP's vision is a society in which all people live with dignity and purpose, and fulfill their goals and dreams. AARP Michigan is leading that charge in Michigan, investing in initiatives that make communities safer, more inclusive and better equipped to help people age in place with dignity and independence.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2034 the nation will have more people age 65 or older than under 18. By 2060, nearly 1 in 4 people in the United States will be at least 65 years old. Those aren't just fun facts. They are a wake-up call for communities to start planning for a future where aging well is the norm, not the exception.
Eighty years ago, the world witnessed the end of one of the most devastating conflicts in human history - World War II. The Greatest Generation, those who fought in or supported the American and Allied forces during WWII, embodied a spirit of unity, perseverance and selflessness.
AARP Michigan would like to recognize the front line worker or caregiver that’s made a difference in your life in 2020. Join us in saying “thank you” to a caregiver or front line worker that you identify.
AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer Nancy A. LeaMond issued a statement in response to ongoing COVID-19 vaccine development and distribution planning. AARP will continue to provide information about COVID-19 vaccines.
An all-star panel of experts on women’s brain health and wellness, hosted by AARP Michigan, led a 90-minute virtual event on Dec. 3 that focused on why women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with dementia and what can be done about it.
Doug Shadel, one of the country's foremost experts on fraud, said people should be especially aware of scammers during the COVID-19 outbreak, and the holiday season when people are anxious and do a lot of shopping.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a new three-week pandemic order that has wide-ranging implications for 50-plus Michiganders, the population most vulnerable to COVID-19.
Thanks to AARP Livable Communities initiatives, Grand Rapids gets walking trails, and a project in East Lansing connects older adults with students to combat isolation.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issues order allowing indoor visitation at nursing homes in counties with lower risk levels, as long as the facilities have had no new cases, including those involving residents or staff, within the prior 14 days.