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By Rebecca Carr

RALEIGH -- To help the state’s most active voters make informed decisions on Election Day, AARP North Carolina made available the first of a three-part video voters’ guide with Governor Pat McCrory and Attorney General Roy Cooper.

For most of us these days, staying “mentally sharp” as we age is a high priority. As past co-chair of the NC Institute of Medicine’s Task Force on Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia, I heard from a lot of the state’s experts. And with all we’ve been hearing and reading about Alzheimer’s in recent years, it’s perfectly understandable that virtually any sign of memory loss can trigger real fears about a possible onset of that dead disease. Some may even unwisely decline to discuss it with their doctor out of fear of “hearing the worst.”

RALEIGH, NC -- North Carolina’s fastest growing demographic group is the 65+ cohort, and two counties in North Carolina are at the vanguard of working to stay ahead of the demographic change. Both Wake and Orange Counties are planning for the future by taking the steps needed to make the counties great places for residents of all ages.

WILMINGTON – On Sunday, May 29, don’t miss your chance to meet and thank the World War II crew members who served on the Battleship North Carolina.

By Margaret Toman, Garner, NC

RALEIGH — The AARP Fraud Watch Network is launching an education effort to help people protect themselves from tax scams, releasing a new digital advertising campaign, featuring a and a tip sheet. The Association is also encouraging people to take advantage of AARP’s free tax preparation services.

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.

To honor Veteran’s Day and to show appreciation to Veterans and to our military men and women who have done so much to serve and protect, AARP North Carolina is contributing a total of $4,000 to four Veterans’ organizations in the state. An official presentation will be made in Wilmington, on Saturday, November 7, at “A Celebration of Our Freedom,” a region-wide celebration for Veterans and those who serve.

AARP is honoring Veterans with a Cape-Fear region wide celebration in downtown Wilmington, November 4, 7 and 8 with a WWII style swing dance, a free concert, a precision flying team, movie marathon, kids activities, food trucks, information and more.