Getting older can negatively affect the brain and how it functions. However, there is considerable research to show that you can make changes in your daily life to offset some of these negative effects.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
AARP Massachusetts will host its annual volunteer conference in April. The free event will highlight a range of volunteer opportunities, from giving presentations as a member of AARP’s Speakers Bureau or its Fraud Watch Network, to advocating at the state Legislature on behalf of older adults.
The AARP Massachusetts Advisory Council (AC) provides strategic direction for AARP at the state level. The volunteer board is led by State President D. JacQuie Cairo-Williams. Each member brings uniquely valuable skills and experience to AARP.
EN ESPAÑOL | NEW YORK — AARP New York commends the reintroduction of the Credit for Caring Act, legislation that would provide financial relief to eligible working family caregivers. The bill, co-sponsored by U.S. Representatives Mike Lawler, Nicole Malliotakis and Ritchie Torres of New York, offers up to a $5,000 nonrefundable federal tax credit to help offset caregiving expenses, addressing the significant personal and financial sacrifices caregivers make to support their loved ones. On average, family caregivers spend over $7,200 annually —26% of their income — on out-of-pocket expenses.
Scams involving cryptocurrency ATMs are on the rise—and AARP North Dakota is urging lawmakers to take action this legislative session by supporting HB 1447.