Health & Wellbeing

AARP Texas has announced its top priorities and funding requests for the 2023 legislative session. The priorities aim to help Texas face the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly aging population.

Starting Jan. 1, New Yorkers 65 and over with incomes of up to 186 percent of the federal poverty level ($2,107 per month for an individual in 2022) will qualify for the program.

In Virginia, AARP will push to create a fast-track process to determine Medicaid eligibility and help older residents age in place.

North Carolina officials have issued a comprehensive plan for aging that outlines steps state agencies should take to meet the needs of the state’s growing older population.

by Priya Helweg, Acting Regional Director and Executive Officer, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region 10

Start your journey to wellness with a vibrant lineup of dance and fitness classes just for adults! Whether you're stepping into Tango, swaying to Salsa, or exploring the elegance of ballet, there's a place for everyone at Ballet Hispánico studio located at 167 West 89th Street, NYC. AARP members and guests can enjoy 15% off on class packages!

Looking for a holiday season filled with simple, yet highly-effective techniques to destress, improve your focus, increase your immunity and overall sense of well-being?

On the Fourth of July, Sidney Williams of Brownsville sliced his hand while opening a vase. He needed urgent medical treatment. So, he visited a nearby emergency clinic after a friend called ahead to see if the clinic would accept his insurance.

Immerse yourself in the heartfelt and powerful stories of Michigan's family caregivers through "Voices of Michigan Caregivers," our interactive storytelling experience. With an estimated 1.73 million unpaid family caregivers in the state, this experience allows you to explore personal narratives that highlight the resilience, compassion and strength of those who dedicate their lives to caring for others. Discover the diverse challenges and daily balancing act of caregivers across Michigan. These stories represent just a small fraction of the countless caregivers making invaluable contributions with unwavering commitment.

Vote will make two widely-used medications more affordable for many Marylanders.