Health & Wellbeing

News and Notes from AARP Michigan

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?

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.

Get ready to dance your way to fitness with Zumba Gold classes at Alicea Field of Dreams (Hess Road). These classes are a lower-intensity version of the Zumba exercise class that's designed for older adults, beginners, and people with physical limitations.

How to keep your garden glowing with color through the fall.

No matter where you are in your caregiving journey, AARP Colorado is here to support you. November is National Caregiving Month and AARP Colorado has a variety of virtual webinars designed especially for caregivers throughout the month. Whether a caregiver now or a caregiver in the future, AARP Colorado has something for you. Please check out our virtual offerings below. These are free events and will be recorded for your convenience. You must be registered to receive the recording.

New York's Black and Hispanic voters also are supportive of a proposal to allow lower-cost drugs to be imported from Canada,