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FEB 19, 2025
AARP’s state tax guide on Michigan tax rates for income, retirement and more for retirees and residents over 50.
FEB 7, 2025
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it also comes with emotional and physical challenges. Many family caregivers hesitate to ask for help, fearing they might burden others. If you know someone who is a caregiver, stepping in to offer support—without waiting for them to reach out—can make a world of difference. These recommended tips are based on expert guidance from caregiving organizations such as AARP, Family Caregiver Alliance, and the National Institute on Aging. Here are six thoughtful ways to help a family caregiver without being asked:
FEB 7, 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving digital age, technology offers caregivers a world of possibilities. From assistive devices to artificial intelligence (AI), innovations are helping caregivers manage their responsibilities more effectively while improving the quality of life for their loved ones. If you’re a caregiver navigating the complexities of support and care, exploring these technological tools can provide relief, enhance efficiency and offer peace of mind.
Today, AARP Michigan announced five organizations throughout the state will receive 2022 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public places; transportation; housing; diversity, equity and inclusion; digital access; and civic engagement, with an emphasis on the needs of adults age 50 and over.
Annual Award Recognizes Those Who Make a Powerful Difference in their Community
Rises in Cases and Deaths in Michigan and Nationally Show Continued Need for Reform to Protect Residents and Staff
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) have approved and submitted Michigan’s Age-Friendly Action Plan to AARP.
Of more than 672,000 veterans in Michigan, only 24% have used their benefits at VA health care, according to U.S. Census Bureau.
Americans Are Redefining Health in the Second Half of Life and Doing More to Stay Healthy as They Age
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AARP Michigan is joining The Graduate! Network’s Lifelong Learning Ambassador initiative to let older Michiganders know that it’s never too late to come back to education. Ambassadors will spread the word about the education opportunity paths available in Michigan whether that’s completing a GED, a college certificate, or a college degree. The Graduate! Network coined the term “Comebacker” to recognize the potential of adults, especially those with some college and no degree, to complete their education. In Michigan, nearly 1 million adults over the age of 45 have some college credit and have not yet completed a credential, another 403,000 could benefit from completing a GED/ high school equivalency. Pursuing their education provides these Michigan Comebackers with the opportunity to connect to a job in demand, start a new career or finish a long-held personal goal.
To help more residents get high-speed internet across the state, AARP Michigan and others are researching the best ways to deploy new federal funds included in last year’s bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Seniors from Across the United States Highlight the Need for Congress to Act
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