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More than three-quarters of older adults want to remain in their homes as they age, according to AARP research. But many homes are not well designed for people with mobility problems and other difficulties that come with aging—whether that’s climbing a set of stairs or getting in and out of the shower safely.
The former first lady's push to support family caregivers lives on. The Rosalynn Carter Institute provides training for family caregivers and has partnered with AARP Georgia to help support caregivers.
New York state is developing a Master Plan for Aging to meet the growing needs of older New Yorkers. The goal is to make policy recommendations on everything from resources for family caregivers to the availability of assistive devices such as hearing aids.
A new study at Johns Hopkins Medicine aims to determine whether providing companionship and personalized activities in a virtual setting can help improve the health and wellbeing of people living with dementia and their caregivers.
AARP, lawmakers and others are looking at neighborhood networks as a way to help provide services to older residents — possibly helping them stay in their homes longer.
AARP Arizona’s top legislative priority this year is pushing for improvements to the state’s long-term care system. AARP is looking for volunteers to help advocate at the Legislature, as well as for Arizonans willing to share their experiences with the state’s nursing homes and assisted-living facilities.