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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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With Data Breaches on the Rise, Stronger Protection Proposed

By Steve Hahn, JAN 5, 2018

AARP North Carolina joined Attorney General Josh Stein and State Representative Jason Saine (R) Lincolnton, when they introduced a proposal to strengthen North Carolina’s laws to prevent data breaches and to protect affected victims. The Attorney General and other state law enforcement officials have been part of AARP's efforts to protect North Carolinians from fraud and scams that target older adults.

Making All Ages Welcome Here

By George Bridges, JAN 1, 2018

The Tar Heel State has mountains, a seaside and a renowned research hub. In addition, communities across the state are taking steps to become more age-friendly.

Had Your Pneumonia Shots Yet?

By George Bridges, JAN 1, 2018

By Michelle Crouch

NC Rate Bureau Proposes Major Home and Rental Insurance Increase

By Steve Hahn, DEC 18, 2017

Do you have room for major North Carolina

We're Gearing Up for Legislative Session

By George Bridges, DEC 1, 2017

State legislators will be back in session in May, and AARP North Carolina is gearing up to advocate for the state’s 1.3 million unpaid family caregivers, who save the state money on long-term care costs.