Caregiving

Virgin Islands is bringing together older adults, caregivers and others for a workshop on ways to detect and prevent elder abuse.

As demands on unpaid family caregivers increase, AARP Montana is offering a free webinar to give those helping loved ones new tools.

Caregivers and job seekers can find support and resources at events hosted by AARP in Cincinnati this month.

Vaccination rates nationwide among residents and staff at a standstill.

Washington's "Caring for Caregivers" video podcast series features discussions with local experts, community leaders, and caregivers just like you on a range of topics to help you along your caregiving journey.

Lawmakers can pass legislation to shape our state as a place where Texans can live and age well into retirement, whether in the big cities or rural communities.

Paths to Emotional Wellness

AARP North Carolina is working to make it easier for residents to get advance directives in place on how they want to be cared for during a serious illness. “Advance care planning empowers individuals to make their own important health care decisions while they are still able, bringing peace of mind to individuals and their families,” says Virginia Slocum, executive director of the North Carolina Serious Illness Coalition.

By AARP State Director Marguerite Ro, DrPH

In their younger days, many LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, queer) individuals came out of the closet to fight against discrimination. As they age, however, they often face a different kind of discrimination as they need medical care, causing some to consider returning to the closet to assure quality of care without prejudice.