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Discover the latest on caregiving, universal design, livable communities, grandparenting, driver safety and more.
Author: Randee Bloom, RN, MBA, PhD
One Grandmother's account of why Grandparents Day is a special holiday, and her look at ways families can celebrate it. This year, Grandpatents Day is Sunday, Sept. 12.
Did you know that April 14 is National Gardening Day? Not only is this hobby a perfect spring activity, but it also has plenty of mental health benefits that will keep you at ease during such a stressful time in the world. If you’re interested in creating a garden of your own, keep reading for some tips and tricks on how to get started:
Beginning in early April, the federal government will begin offering financial assistance to help with funeral costs for people who have died of COVID-19.
67-year-old temporary 'mom' finds caring for his 2-year-old grandson 'exhilarating and memorable, and downright physically and mentally exhausting.'
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.
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.
Resources for updates, home health visits, food banks, grocery access and meal delivery.
There are many options out there -- some high tech, some old school -- to stay connected with friends and family and still maintain social distancing during the long-lasting coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan's 5th Congressional District participated in a telephone town hall today hosted by AARP Michigan. He fielded questions from the listening audience dealing with protecting older adults at nursing homes, federal stimulus checks, coronavirus testing availability and other topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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