AARP warns holiday scams are surging as shoppers and donors go online. Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. adults have faced fraud, with fake shipping alerts, bogus charities and social media ads among top threats. Watch our Holiday Fraud Prevention broadcast, and learn tips and get free resources, too.
Lisa shares journey of caring for her 90-year-old mother during the pandemic and afterward—a story of sacrifice, love and resilience. Her experience highlights the urgent need for caregiver tax credits to help families keep loved ones at home.
Alison's family's caregiving journey highlights the emotional, financial and logistical challenges families face—and underscores the need for legislative support for family caregiver tax credits. It is a powerful reminder of the strength of multigenerational families and the importance of valuing caregivers.
Are you interested in making an impact in the lives of older adults? AARP has a local presence in Ohio to help people age 50+ to amplify their voice, share resources, and support each other where they live. AARP volunteers help Ohioans thrive in communities across the state.
AARP's nationwide movement, I Am A Caregiver, now represents nearly 63 million Americans, including 2.2 million Ohio caregivers. To many lawmakers, America’s millions of caregivers are invisible. Yet, these family caregivers hold up a broken long-term care system, which is why AARP is looking for your help.
Ohio ranks 39th in nursing-home quality, according to recent data from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. A task force, created by Governor Mike DeWine in February, has held listening sessions and recommended changes.
For caregivers, figuring out the best way to make critical medical and financial choices for an ailing loved one can be daunting. AARP is here to help.
Seven Ohio entities won 2023 AARP Community Challenge grants—totaling nearly $136,000. Projects included a home repair service for older adults, a grocery store in a food desert and an urban farm.