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SEP 18, 2025
Being a caregiver is one of the most meaningful roles a person can take on — but it often comes with personal sacrifices. Across North Carolina, thousands of people dedicate their time and energy to caring for loved ones, while also trying to balance their own financial, emotional, and professional needs.
SEP 16, 2025
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier
SEP 16, 2025
ASHEVILLE, NC — AARP North Carolina has released a powerful new video, “Rebuilding with an Age-Friendly Lens.” Just under four minutes long, the video showcases the voices and visions of community leaders working to ensure older adults are not left behind in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation.
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.
By Margaret Toman -- as appeared in the July/August NC Medical Journal
This week on Real Life, you’ll learn about Mentor Up – a program where young people help older adults stay connected and adjust to the many challenges they face in today’s changing world.
AARP North Carolina applauds Congress and the President for their approval of the NOTICE Act, a federal law the President signed yesterday to take effect in August of 2016. Short for “Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility,” AARP pushed to require hospitals to provide written notification to patients 24 hours after receiving “observation care,” explaining that they have not been admitted to the hospital, the reasons why, and the potential financial implications of that decision.
Have you thought about how you can protect yourself from identity theft and fraud? Every two second someone’s identity is stolen. Last year, there were 13.1 million victims of identity theft in the United States. Identity theft, investment fraud and other scams cost Americans $18 billion last year alone. How can you outsmart con artists before the con you?
Life Reimagined: Durham Workshops at the American Underground
Interested in today's smartphones but not sure how to use them? AARP and UNCW students are holding a class to assist you free of charge. There will be a reception and an opportunity for additional questions and answers following the presentation.
WILMINGTON -- Family caregiving for relatives or close friends with chronic, disabling, or serious health problems so they can remain in their home is nearly universal today. In 2013, about 1.28 million family caregivers in north Carolina helped another adult loved one carry out daily activities ( such as bathing or dressing, preparing meals, administering medications, driving to the doctor visits, paying bills).
Join AARP and thousands of Durham Bull fans on Thursday, August 13, when AARP will be celebrating Social Security's 80th birthday with some fun and excitement at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
Special guest column from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
By Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO -- Where We Stand Your AARP
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