AARP North Carolina

Reidsville, N.C . - AARP Foundation, Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) and Aging, Disability and Transit Services (ADTS) are teaming up with Jeff Gordon -- four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and driver of the No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet SS for Hendrick Motorsports -- to deliver the one millionth Meals on Wheels meal to a local family in Stoneville, NC.

Early voting starts on October 23. Did you know that this year, early voters will only have ten days to cast their ballots? What are all the other North Carolina election law changes that go into effect this year and next?

Thinking about making changes to your Medicare health plan? If the answer is "yes" the clock starts ticking this Wednesday.

Sweeping changes were made to North Carolina voting laws, many of which are already in effect. The North Carolina Center for Voter Education has information to help you understand the the state's voter ID and election overhaul.

If you are a caregiver, you know who you are. Your days are filled with balancing work, the needs of your own family, and your caregiving responsibilities. As a result, the personal cost of caring for a loved one at home is rising — in terms of lost wages and diminished pension and Social Security benefits. Family caregivers are themselves aging and yet are providing care at a time when they also need to plan and save for their own retirement. AARP will share resources and programs on how caregivers, their families and their care receivers can find support for their own financial security.

Wilmington – The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s College of Health and Human Services and the Cameron School of Business have partnered with AARP of North Carolina to create a first-of-its-kind program that will address the challenges of, and offer solutions for the region’s post-50 population to ensure success of a secure and healthy retirement, the University announced today.

Are you financially secure for your retirement? How can I plan and save for long-term financial security? When is the best time to begin taking Social Security benefits? What tools are available from AARP and others to help you plan?

2014 Combined Women's and Leadership Conference

RALEIGH – With the lack of specifics from North Carolina’s candidates for Congress about how they will work to improve the financial security of mid-life and older adults, AARP is delivering “What I Want to Know” postcards to the U.S. Senate candidates throughout the month of October.

Each September, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service honors "experience" during Older Workers Appreciation week. Did you know that state of North Carolina has programs and information to assist older workers?