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Court controlled guardianship is one of the most difficult and complex issues facing caregivers. To aid caregivers, Insight Memory Care Center recently hosted a webinar, in collaboration with AARP Virginia, to inform potential guardians and conservators of their roles and responsibilities.
Pete Cartwright, honored as a recipient of the Wish of a Lifetime from AARP, had a remarkable experience when he threw his first pitch at an Astros game.
A non-practicing physician with a passion for health education and community service, AARP Pennsylvania volunteer Myra Piña brings a global perspective and multilingual skills to her work.
Winter is upon us and with temperatures plummeting in many areas, keeping the heat on is critical — a fact that fraud criminals try to take advantage of. Each winter, utility scams spike as scammers claiming to be from the utility company say you haven’t been paying your bill and they threaten to cut off service if you don’t make an immediate payment.
AARP Florida continues to express concern over the quality of care provided to nursing home residents in Florida, especially in the aftermath of significant nurse staffing reductions mandated by the state legislature in recent years. Data recently released by federal agencies highlights a mixed record on the quality of care, particularly for short-term nursing home residents who require rehabilitation and care following hospital stays.
The 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant program is currently open and accepting applications through Wednesday, March 6, at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT. The Community Challenge grant program is part of the nationwide AARP Livable Communities initiative, which helps cities, towns, villages and rural areas become great places to live for residents of all ages.
One key to shopping online is reading the fine print, including who you’re actually buying from. While we often think of giant online retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target as a store they can be more like a mall or flea market where you are buying products from a variety of sellers. However, some of those sellers are more reputable than others.
Caring for a loved one? Do you need some time to recharge and use your creative side? Caregivers are an important community resource that help their older parents, spouses, and other loved ones age at home—where they want to be!