AARP members help secure support for home and community based support services

Last week, Governor Pat McCrory signed the state's long overdue budget bill that  included more funds to help seniors and their family caregivers with services such as Meals on Wheels, in-home health aides, transportation to medical appointments and more. The budget also offsets rising health care costs with the reinstatement of the medical expense deduction that was eliminated in 2013.

This week on Real Life, you'll hear more about the work of AARP's advocacy volunteers and how they made a difference when it comes to addressing the health care needs of North Carolinians of all ages. Listen to the program here, or on your local Real Life station.