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SEP 9, 2025
WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Take a STEP toward better health and join a free walking program in Winston-Salem. Now in its fourth year, each walk is led by a local healthcare provider and is open to people of all ages and abilities.
SEP 9, 2025
Fraud and scams continue to plague Americans of all ages, and older adults are especially vulnerable. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that Americans lost $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, which represents a 25% increase over the prior year.
SEP 1, 2025
Eleven North Carolina entities received 2025 AARP Community Challenge grants for projects focused on either bike or pedestrian safety. They include Bike Durham, which is using its $15,000 grant to support an Oct. 5 event that will close a 1.2-mile stretch of downtown Durham’s streets to vehicles.
AUG 26, 2025
GREENSBORO, NC — With health being such an important aspect of successful aging, AARP North Carolina is proud to announce that Anita Chesney, EdD, MPH, RN, has been appointed to its’ Executive Council.
CHARLOTTE -- AARP’s Without Limits is a new hour-long program on WBT radio devoted to the interests, needs and aspirations of the 50+ population. Premiering at 6:00 pm, on January 16 th, listeners will have a chance to tune in each week to a unique program that speaks to the new face of aging in the Charlotte area.
When it comes to meeting the needs of AARP’s 1.1 million North Carolina members, AARP’s continued work to improve the financial and health security of all North Carolinians is essential. Here is a recap of AARP’s state legislative outcomes and positions in 2015 with a glimpse of issues to expect in 2016.
On this special farewell program, host Debra Tyler Horton reminisces about the program’s past five years with producer John Low of WAUG radio. With Debra moving on to take on the role of Director of AARP Georgia, the two discuss the challenges of navigating life’s changes such as career moves, caring for loved ones and more.
LUMBERTON – AARP is recognizing the efforts of 40 million Americans, including the nearly 1.8 million in North Carolina, who help older parents, spouses, and other loved ones live independently at home, where they want to be. According to the AARP Public Policy Institute, the unpaid care they provide – managing medications, cooking meals, driving to appointments, performing complex medical tasks and more – is valued at about $5.95 billion annually.
The life you’ve dreamed of having is actually very possible. To make it real doesn’t require major tasks or grand gestures. It’s about making small and simple steps to help you figure out what you really want, and then starting to make that happen. AARP's Life Reimagined program offers a real opportunity to get started with hundreds of "check up sessions" taking place all across the country this year.
By AARP North Carolina President Bob Palombo
By Consuela Chapman, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA
DURHAM - AARP North Carolina provided Durham’s Healing with CAARE with a one-thousand dollar contribution today to help support the services they provide to area Veterans.
AARP North Carolina is pleased to announce that Consuela Chapman will be working with AARP and partners across the state to help put an end to adult hunger in the state.
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