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MAY 22, 2026
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.
SEP 16, 2025
Michigan isn't just known for its Great Lakes and charming small towns. The state is brimming with eerie legends and haunted hotspots that attract thrill-seekers from all over the state. Did you know some of Michigan's most popular attractions have a spine-chilling history? If you're brave enough, here's your guide to some of Michigan's most haunted locations.
SEP 16, 2025
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier
Encouraging people to reach out to neighbors is one way AARP Florida and other organizations are helping the state’s residents be prepared during hurricane season. Underway since June 1, the season lasts until Nov. 30 and follows a busy 2024 storm season.
For South Carolina residents, preparing for the 2025 hurricane season — particularly after the devastation of last year’s Hurricane Helene — means more than just stockpiling food, water and medications. It means preparing to deal with the inevitable criminals who sweep into town promising to fix damaged roofs and broken fences.
A collaboration among AARP Alaska and several community partners is giving new insights on how to recognize dementia and care for those who have it.
There’s a new way to stay fit in East Helena.
AARP charitable affiliate Wish of a Lifetime made a week-long trip happen for Sherry Imamura-Ryan, a Wahiawa resident who was able to visit the Japanese cousins she had grown up with. At 74, she hadn’t visited her homeland of Japan in over six decades.
Texans — or anyone in the U.S. and abroad — can choose from a range of free classes every week that includes Nia, Zumba, tai chi, strength training, and balance and mobility.
AARP Indiana hired Ron Weatherford for a pilot Tai Chi session in March 2024, drawing more than 500 registrants. The classes went bi-monthly this year, with 200 to 300 attendees each time.
In August, AARP Tennessee will team up with Encore Creativity for Older Adults to launch Encore Nashville Rocks, a 15-week choral program culminating in a December concert accompanied by a live band.
It Takes More than Love to Care for a Loved One.Every day more than 820,000 Washingtonians perform a great labor of love: caring for older parents, spouses, and other loved ones so they can remain at home—where they want to be.
Is your stuff starting to take over your space? Whether you’re planning a move or just tired of the clutter, this practical session will help you let go of what you don’t need and make space for what truly matters.
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