AARP Michigan

If you are caring for family or friends with Medicare, it's important that you know about this health insurance program.

They came by the dozens, some with walkers or wheelchairs, some by bus or taxi, all with transit horror stories.

AARP Michigan invites you to a free Movies for Grownups screening of the critically-acclaimed drama "Whiplash," starring Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons, at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson.

How do you get from place to place in the Lansing area? How do your parents get around? In five to ten years, will you travel to work, shopping, medical appointments, and recreational opportunities the same way you do now?

The Michigan CARE Act, which provides support for the state's 2 million caregivers, had its first legislative hearing on Sept. 29.

Boston, MA—Only 9% of consumers believe they are very knowledgeable about how Social Security benefits are determined and just 1% of Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP ®) professionals say their clients are very knowledgeable about Social Security claiming, according to results of a new joint survey released today by the Financial Planning Association ® (FPA ®) and AARP.

AARP Foundation is looking to build its team of tax-loving volunteers in Michigan. About 275 volunteers are needed at most Tax-Aide sites from Metro Detroit to the Upper Peninsula.

AARP Michigan will highlight six artists over age 50 at the Women's City Club during ArtPrizeSeven in Grand Rapids from Sept. 23-Oct. 11.

"Elaine was a vibrant, hard-working Mom whose life was taken too early due to complications from Alzheimer's.Our last few years were very difficult as we moved through the stages of the disease, but we hung in there and did the best we could to make her safe and comfortable. We made sure that we told her we loved her several times each and every day."

From Boomers Rock radio talk show host Tom Matt: