We’re giving Congress 100+ reasons to prioritize a tax credit for family caregivers in the first 100 days of the new presidency. Add your reason to the list.
Social isolation affects millions of older adults and their health. AARP is committed to help communities find ways to connect their residents to resources and programs that fight isolation and loneliness.
Do you have a great idea for an improvement project for your Ohio hometown? If so, the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant program is open and accepting applications through March 5 at 5 p.m.
More than 1 in 5 Ohioans age 45 and over currently provide unpaid care to an adult relative or friend, according to a new AARP Vital Voices survey. The poll explores the perspectives of Ohio residents on issues such as health care, financial security, caregiving and livable communities. Its findings will help guide AARP Ohio’s work across the state.
State Director Jenny Carlson shares her caregiving journey, invites Ohio caregivers to share their stories, and explains how AARP Ohio is fighting for Ohio's 1.5 million family caregivers.
While Social Security is a critical piece of the puzzle, it is not enough to depend on. The average Social Security benefit for a 65+ Ohio family is only about $19,185 per year, even though these families spend over $23,076 a year on food, utilities, and health care alone.
AARP’s nationwide grant program works to make communities more livable for people of all ages with tangible improvements for long-term change. See what Ohio’s 2021 grantees are doing for you.
Learn the elements of healthy sleep and the most common sleeping orders with Cleveland Clinic and AARP Ohio. Join in for our next session of Wellness Wednesdays.
Health deserts are a pervasive problem for all Ohioans, but especially for rural communities. Learn about a possible solution utilizing the talent Ohio already has.