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APR 1, 2025

In 2024, consumers in Michigan reported fraud losses totaling $204 million — up from $60 million in 2020. To combat such fraud, AARP is organizing events and pushing for policies to help older adults learn about and prevent scams.

Supporting Family Caregivers in Michigan

MAR 26, 2025

Welcome to AARP Michigan's dedicated hub for caregiving—a space designed to empower and support individuals navigating the intricate journey of caregiving. At AARP, we understand the profound impact that caregiving has on individuals, families and communities. We understand YOU. Whether you're providing care for a loved one or seeking guidance on navigating the challenges of caregiving, our resources and advocacy initiatives are here to offer valuable insights, expert advice, and support.

Social Security at a Crossroads: The Challenges Facing America's Most Trusted Program

MAR 24, 2025

For nearly 90 years, Social Security has served as the bedrock of retirement security in the United States. Nearly 67 million Americans rely on its benefits — retirees, people with disabilities, survivors and dependents alike. But today, the program is under extraordinary strain. Budget shortfalls, rising demand and administrative challenges are converging in ways that threaten both its integrity and accessibility.

AARP Calls on Social Security Administration to Reverse In-Person Service Requirement

MAR 19, 2025

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a significant and unexpected change requiring certain customer service requests to be handled in person, eliminating the ability for many Americans to get assistance by phone. This shift, set to take effect in just two weeks, could create unnecessary barriers for millions—especially older adults, people with disabilities, and rural residents who may have to travel long distances or take time off work just to access basic Social Security services.

AARP Michigan offers host of relevant programs

By Mark Hornbeck, JAN 6, 2016

If you don't know about our fraud watch, finances for the 50 and older, or Age-Friendly Communities programs, you don't know "aarp."

CARE Act wins unanimous passage in Senate

By Mark Hornbeck, DEC 10, 2015

[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.

AARP seeks Tax-Aide volunteers in Lansing area

By Mark Hornbeck, DEC 4, 2015

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is seeking volunteer tax preparers in the Lansing area to help residents who are seeking assistance preparing and filing their 2015 returns.

DTE offers tips on how to save on winter heat bills

By Mark Hornbeck, DEC 2, 2015

This winter natural gas prices are expected to be 15% lower than last year, DTE estimates.

Senate committee passes Michigan CARE Act

By Mark Hornbeck, DEC 2, 2015

From MIRS News Service

Michigan consumers susceptible to holiday scams

By Mark Hornbeck, NOV 11, 2015

With the holiday giving season approaching, a new survey from the AARP Fraud Watch Network found that 66 percent of Michigan consumers failed a quiz about how to stay safe from common holiday scams, and many are regularly engaging in risky behaviors which could leave them at risk of being victimized by con artists.

'Salute to Caregivers' offers advice, resources

By Mark Hornbeck, NOV 6, 2015

Understand your resources. Seek help. Keep a budget. Look at the realities early on. Listen to a lot of music.

Belleville woman to receive 'Portrait of Care'

By Mark Hornbeck, NOV 5, 2015

November marks National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the 40 million Americans – about 2 million from Michigan – who help older parents, spouses, and other loved ones live independently at home, where they want to be. The unpaid care they provide – managing medications, cooking meals, driving to appointments, performing complex medical tasks and more – is valued at about $15.5 billion in Michigan alone.

AARP praises Social Security, Medicare fixes

By Mark Hornbeck, OCT 28, 2015

Washington, DC— AARP released the following statement from CEO Jo Ann Jenkins praising Congressional leaders and urging members of the House and Senate to support the bipartisan budget agreement that would reduce skyrocketing Medicare Part B premiums and alleviate the challenges faced by the Social Security Disability Insurance Trust Fund: