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Family caregivers in Nebraska and across the nation now have easier access to vital support, thanks to the expanded Caregiver Support Program from AARP and United Way Worldwide. This groundbreaking initiative connects caregivers to essential services for themselves and their loved ones through the 211 helpline.
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AARP today announced three Nebraska organizations—Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA), Partners for Livable Omaha, and Project Houseworks—will receive 2025 Community Challenge grant funding. The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund 383 quick-action projects aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older adults. The funds will support efforts to improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and other key areas.
Support is finally on the way for Nebraska’s 179,000 family caregivers with the newly passed Caregiver Tax Credit starting in the 2025 tax year. Find out if you may qualify with our short questionnaire.
Through July 15, 2025, AARP Nebraska is accepting nominations for its 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors a Nebraskan age 50-plus who shares their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their community and enhance the lives of its residents.
Social Security tax cuts, increased support for family caregivers, expanded access to high-speed internet and more
A law that takes effect Sept. 1 aims to prevent the financial exploitation of older Nebraskans.
The Nebraska Legislature has passed a landmark bill to phase out state income taxes on Social Security benefits over 10 years. Gov. Pete Ricketts signed the bill into law on May 26.
AARP Nebraska’s new online caregiver guide is helping families find services and support.
Winner will receive $2,500 to donate to charity of their choice
AARP Nebraska and KMTV are cosponsoring a televised debate with candidates for Omaha mayor on Monday, April 26 from 6-7 p.m.
Average victim loses $120,000
Before the coronavirus pandemic, the CDC identified another epidemic sweeping the aging U.S. population: loneliness. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Professor Valerie Jones is researching an unsuspected antidote: artificial intelligence (AI) assistants, such as Amazon’s Alexa.
Doing more to reach African American and Latino populations in our state must be a priority
The latest release of AARP’s Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard shows that both cases and deaths in Nebraska nursing homes fell in the four weeks ending February 14.
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