Health & Wellbeing

AARP Michigan is proud to announce the City of Detroit has officially joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. This significant milestone reflects the City's commitment to creating a more livable environment for residents of all ages, particularly its older adults. Detroit joins a growing movement of communities dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through thoughtful and inclusive urban planning.

As temperatures rise and Texans rely heavily on air conditioning in their homes, AARP Texas seeks to educate consumers, including older Texans, on how to protect themselves against the rising costs of electricity and other utility expenses.

With nearly half of all deaths in Texas related to COVID-19 occurring among nursing home residents and staff, advocates at AARP Texas are encouraging those with loved ones in long-term care facilities to check regularly on the loved ones’ health and wellbeing.

Inflation and food insecurity are impacting many older Texans, but there are assistance programs, such as SNAP, available to help.

Concord Television's Senior Speak NH June 2024, hosted by AARP NH volunteer Dan Wise, features health experts from St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua speaking about mental health issues in older adults.

What if I need help but don’t have anyone? Who will take care of my stuff when I die? Do I need a trust?

Get ready to put some miles on your walking shoes with NeighborWalks, cosponsored by AARP Oregon, the Portland Bureau of Transportation and the nonprofit Oregon Walks.

For Bill Zubke, AARP South Dakota's 605K Challenge is an added incentive to keep up with his regular walking routine.

With Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia on the rise, AARP Virginia is offering free workshops in June to share lifestyle tips aimed at helping people stay mentally sharp throughout their lives. The workshops, both in-person and online during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, come as an estimated 6.9 million Americans age 65-plus have the disease. Of the current number, an estimated 164,000 live in Virginia, the Alzheimer’s Association says.

Recent AARP research shows that an estimated 476,000 additional Tennessee residents would be eligible for health coverage—including 72,000 uninsured people ages 50 to 64—if the state opted to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Forty states and the District of Columbia have expanded Medicaid coverage, including North Carolina and South Dakota last year.