Caregiving

Looks Ahead to 132nd Legislative Session and Advocating on Behalf of Mainers 50-plus

AARP Kentucky is proud to welcome our new volunteer leaders joining our Executive Council. We extend a grateful thanks to our outgoing Council members who've generously contributed so much time and talent serving Kentuckians 50-plus, our Commonwealth, and AARP’s Mission.

New in 2025: Gentle Yoga with Ruth

Learn more about the Oklahoma Caring for Caregivers Act and find answers to frequently asked questions. New! Try our eligibility tool by answering five questions.

The Caring for Caregivers Act will give eligible family caregivers a tax credit of up to $2,000 a year starting in the 2024 tax year or up to $3,000 a year if the person being cared for is a veteran or has a dementia-related diagnosis.

More than 1 in 5 Ohioans age 45 and over currently provide unpaid care to an adult relative or friend, according to a new AARP Vital Voices survey. The poll explores the perspectives of Ohio residents on issues such as health care, financial security, caregiving and livable communities. Its findings will help guide AARP Ohio’s work across the state.

As New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) prepares to release her budget this month, AARP is pushing for an $83 million boost in funding for programs that serve older residents who need help with daily activities, such as cooking or bathing.

Adult day centers can be a way for caregivers to take a needed break, while giving their loved ones a chance to interact with their peers.

Starting in January, a state tax credit is available to help Nebraskans offset some of the costs they incur while taking care of loved ones—from home care aides, to medical equipment, to home modifications.

En español - AARP strongly supports California’s Paid Sick Leave program, because working Californians shouldn’t have to go to work sick, and because family caregivers who work shouldn’t have to choose between caring for a loved one and making a living.