AARP North Carolina Works to Promote Healthy Aging

The North Carolina Institute of Medicine Task Force on Healthy Aging, on which AARP holds a seat, is slated to release a report this summer on ways the state can promote healthy aging.

Recommendations will include ideas for promoting safe and ­affordable housing, especially in rural areas; fighting fraud targeted at older Americans; helping people plan for retirement; and expanding job opportunities and high-speed internet access.

May is Older Americans Month, during which AARP North Carolina will post on social media daily tips on aging better. It will also hold events throughout the month focused on helping older adults remain engaged and independent. Go to states.aarp.org/north-carolina/events-nc.