Making Grand Rapids an age-friendly place to live was the focus of a community conversation that drew about 100 thought leaders from the area on Feb. 16.
Caregiving, support for veterans, work and save programs, Telehealth, affordable and reliable utilities -- these are among the highlights of issues included in the AARP Michigan 2016 Legislative Agenda.
The Michigan CARE Act -- a bill that would support and equip family caregivers with the information and training they need when their loved ones go into the hospital and as they transition home -- had its hearing day in House committee Feb. 9.
AARP Michigan and the City of Grand Rapids will host a community conversation on Feb. 16 to brainstorm on local efforts needed to make Grand Rapids a great place for all ages.
The AARP ‘Movies for Grownups’ series will feature a free screening of The Intern on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at Willow Creek Cinemas, 2701 3 rd Ave N, Escanaba.
AARP President-elect Eric Schneidewind of Lansing recently provided testimony before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition regarding SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) entitled, “The Past, Present, and Future of SNAP: Special Populations.”
[LANSING, MI] Legislation supporting the state’s family caregivers – an unpaid silent army about 2 million strong who help make it possible for older Michiganders to live independently at home – won overwhelming passage in the state Senate today.