Rural settings are often seen as good places to grow old because of the abundance of friendly social support. For people on limited budgets, lower costs in rural areas can also be attractive.
Trauma-informed care involves acknowledging that past and recent events may have been traumatic for older adults, and assessing and planning care to reduce or prevent re-traumatization.
Get the family caregiving support you need, when you need it. Your caregiving journey can be challenging in all kinds of ways. AARP Family Caregiving is here to help you get answers, connect with other family caregivers and find resources close to home. So you can take care of what matters most.
Join AARP Indiana for a brand-new event series, sweepstakes, and local discount with the Evansville African American Museum, a collaboration that promises to enrich the community's connection to our shared history and culture.
Starting next year, some family caregivers in Nebraska could qualify for a new state tax credit to help offset out-of-pocket expenses that arise when caregiving.
For 31 years, many of Washington’s low-income, long-term care recipients were allowed to keep only $70 of their monthly income to pay for their personal needs—from haircuts to clothes to hygiene products. The rest went to help pay for their nursing home or other care.