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SEP 15, 2025
Who says the best years are behind us? At AARP Michigan, we know they’re happening right now—and they’re meant to be fun! From dance parties and cooking demos to museum trips, exercise classes and volunteer adventures, we’re all about turning ordinary days into something extraordinary.
SEP 1, 2025
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.
AUG 26, 2025
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.
AUG 25, 2025
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.
Motown vocalist, who had a birthday July 18, sees returning to her concert tour with the Vandellas as soon as it's safe enough. She talks about her music, the pandemic, Black Lives Matter, disrupting aging and other topics with AARP Michigan.
U.S. Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan's 6th Congressional District was featured in a telephone town hall hosted by AARP Michigan. He talked about vaccines, testing devises, stimulus checks, high-speed internet and help for small business.
Health care issues remain atop the AARP Michigan state legislative agenda for the remainder of 2020.
AARP Michigan hosted a telephone town hall with the Governor and Robert Gordon, Director of the Department of Health and Human Services. Protection of older adults in nursing homes during the COVID-19 outbreak was a main topic.
AARP Michigan and Public Sector Consultants collaborate on report that highlights healthcare access inequalities in the wake of COVID-19, offers list of achievable solutions
Nursing homes reported coronavirus deaths of 1,947 residents and 20 staff. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services orders testing for COVID in all nursing homes.
The five-bill package, strongly supported by AARP Michigan, would expand telemedicine services to Michigan's Medicaid population. The legislation has been approved by the House and is expected to be signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has several options for filing complaints about care for your loved ones at nursing homes across the state.
Secretary addressed questions about elections, auto registration, Real ID and other issues during hour-long telephone town hall hosted by AARP Michigan.
Michigan receives $30 billion a year in federal funding guided by the census. A proper count affects services critical to older adults in Michigan.
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