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In honor of National Family Caregiver Month, AARP Nebraska presented Senator Eliot Bostar with the 2023 “Champion for Prescription Drug Affordability” Award and Senator Tom Brewer with the 2023 “Champion for Family Caregivers” Award. These awards represent a select, bi-partisan group of elected officials across the country who have fought in various ways to lower the price of prescription drugs or to help family caregivers have the tools they need to care for their loved ones.
This past July, AARP Nebraska announced the launch of a rare and unique Omaha architecture design competition called “An ADU for U.” An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a small house or apartment residing on a single-family residence’s property lot. They can be located within, attached, or detached from the primary residence.
DEC 6, 2023
The holidays are a time when friends and family of all ages gather together, share updates on their lives, and recount cherished memories. One thing to add to that list this year—a conversation on how to stay safe from fraud. Here are two topics from AARP Nebraska to discuss...
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
The competition challenges designers and builders to help meet housing needs with affordable, age-friendly ADU plans. October 13 is the deadline for submitting a plan.
Older Adults Technology Services, a national AARP affiliate, is seeking local partners to help bring its programs to older Nebraskans across the state.
Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable.
The passage of LB 727 protects older and struggling homeowners from losing all of the equity in their home if they fall too far behind on paying their property taxes.
Scammers are adept at manipulating the latest technological advances to commit their crimes. These days it’s happening in the world of artificial intelligence – commonly known as AI.
AARP Nebraska is seeking nominations for its annual Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Nebraskans age 50 and over who have shared their experience, talent and skills to enrich their communities.
The April 23 debate will be broadcast live from 5-6 pm CT on Channel 8 KLKN TV
July 15 is the nomination deadline. The winner will designate a non-profit to receive a $2500 donation from AARP Nebraska.
In the early 1900s, the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, now called "Black Wall Street," was a vibrant and prosperous community. Despite the challenges and racial injustices they faced, residents of this community built a thriving neighborhood filled with successful Black-owned businesses, attorneys, doctors, and real estate agents. Their achievements were nothing short of remarkable and served as a beacon of hope for Black Americans nationwide.
Get web savvy this May with a four-week virtual Tech Tuesdays series presented by Senior Planet from AARP, a program that helps older adults learn new skills.
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