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.
Michigan voters will head to the polls in November to choose a new senator. Candidates Mike Rogers (R) and Elissa Slotkin (D) discuss issues important to older residents.
Michigan residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s how to find an updated vaccine near you.
Former President Donald Trump leads Vice President Kamala Harris by 2 points; Rep. Elissa Slotkin leads Mike Rogers by 3 points in the U.S. Senate race
LANSING, MI—AARP Michigan State Director Paula D. Cunningham issued the following statement regarding the currently running political ad for a U.S. Senate candidate. The ad features former AARP Michigan state volunteer leader Eric Schneidewind.
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This October, WDIV-TV, the most watched TV station in the Great Lake State, joins forces with two of the Great Lakes State’s largest statewide organizations – AARP Michigan and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, both with highly engaged voters – to present a prime-time U.S. Senate candidate debate for the open seat held by Sen. Debbie Stabenow since 2001.