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Tackling the Direct-Care Worker Shortage

APR 1, 2025

North Carolina is facing a shortage of nursing home and home-care workers. During this year’s legislative session, AARP North Carolina is working to educate state lawmakers about the issue.

10 Prescription Drugs Medicare Will Negotiate First

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.

A simple way to save time, trouble and money on health care

MAR 26, 2025

RALEIGH — Are you one of thousands of North Carolinians who are having a hard time getting a health appointment or even finding health care without having to travel great distances?

Foods that are good for your brain

The AARP North Carolina Summer Nutrition & Easy Cooking Series is for everyone who wants to make brain health a priority, learn more about brain-healthy foods that are truly tasty, and to find inspiration for easy cooking on a daily basis.

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Caregivers have a big job and need some basic support

By Steve Hahn, MAR 8, 2019

In North Carolina, there are 1.3 million people who are caring for a parent, spouse or other loved one, helping them to live independently at home. For many, family caregiving is more than helping with household chores or providing transportation. It includes complex care responsibilities that were once provided only by medical professionals.

Get a Bigger Social Security Check Every Month

By Craig Davis, FEB 27, 2019

Attend AARP’s Free Webinar to Find Out How

Bi-partisan SAVE Act will improve health care access and lower costs

By Steve Hahn, FEB 27, 2019

RALEIGH - For more than 40 years, the laws regulating some of the most highly-trained healthcare providers in North Carolina have remained unchanged. With today’s introduction of the SAVE Act, legislators hope to modernize healthcare by removing outdated and unnecessary restrictions on Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).

You Have a Lot to Offer Potential Employers. Help Them Recognize It.

By Craig Davis, FEB 15, 2019

Learn How to Leverage Your Skills and Experience at AARP’s Free, Two-Part Webinar

Three takeaways from the government shutdown

By Steve Hahn, JAN 30, 2019

This isn’t so much about the Trump-Pelosi political dynamic as it about the lesson that the President just re-taught Americans of all ages. He taught us how important it is to save.

Don’t Be Fooled by the Impostors

By Craig Davis, JAN 25, 2019

Learn How to Avoid Their Scams at AARP’s Free, Two-Part Webinar

Attorney General Josh Stein and Rep. Jason Saine announce legislation to strengthen protections against identity theft

By Steve Hahn, JAN 18, 2019

CHARLOTTE -- AARP joined Attorney General Josh Stein, Rep. Jason Saine and the Mecklenburg County Sherriff's Office to unveil legislation to strengthen North Carolina’s laws to prevent data breaches and to protect affected victims.

AARP Mountain Region Volunteers Bring "Street Tweaks" Initiative to Asheville

By Steve Hahn, JAN 10, 2019

ASHEVILLE, NC -- Part of Asheville’s city center recently received a temporary makeover to show how some simple modifications can make public spaces better for people of all ages.