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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.
AARP announces two Nebraska winners for its 2018 AARP Community Challenge grant program to help communities make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages. A total of $1.3 million will be distributed to fund 129 “quick action” projects across the country. Nearly 1,600 applications were received from non-profits and government entities for the program, now in its second year. Each of the projects, which must be completed by November 5, is designed to achieve one or more of the following outcomes:
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By Dave Holmquist, AARP Nebraska State President
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Today, in Nebraska more than 300,000 people over 65 and individuals with disabilities are covered by Medicare for their health care.
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Under a new law that takes effect July 19, registered nurses on staff at assisted living facilities can now use their judgment to alter procedures to meet residents’ temporary or intermittent needs.
Nearly 200,000 Nebraskans care for older parents, spouses, children and adults with disabilities, or other loved ones, helping them to live independently in their homes and communities, where they want to be.
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