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.
In Ohio approximately 1.5 million family caregivers provided an estimated 1.27 billion hours of care — worth a staggering $16.8 billion — to their parents, spouses, partners, and friends in 2017, according to state data available in the latest report of AARP’s Valuing the Invaluable series. The complexity of family caregiving increases as medical and nursing tasks continue to enter the home, and family demographics change amidst an aging population.
Do you know ways to help keep your aging loved ones from losing money to scams and fraud? We’ll share important information that could help you keep them safe during our free webinar.
Not sure which Medicare plans and options are right for you or a loved one? AARP is here to help connect you to the resources that may make it easier for you to decide what’s right for you.
Looking for a job that has flexible hours, competitive pay, and matters to your community? Consider working for the 2020 Census! Get more information on the potential opportunities during our free webinar.