AARP is launching a nationwide movement, I Am A Caregiver. 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.
To support the state’s estimated 490,000 family caregivers, the nonprofit OKCares, AARP and area providers are hosting the Oklahoma Family Caregiver Conference on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in multiple cities.
AARP North Dakota will host two community celebrations next month to showcase its work around the state this year and to recognize outstanding volunteers.
Ten entities in New York won AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling $96,000. The grants are part of AARP’s Livable Communities initiative; they fund quick-turnaround projects aimed at making areas more livable for people of all ages.
Five Indiana groups received 2024 AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling $50,910, for projects that make neighborhoods more livable for all residents.
In one of this year’s most highly contested races, Senate candidates U.S Rep. Ruben Gallego (D) and Republican Kari Lake discuss issues important to older Arizona residents.