Health & Wellbeing

Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15, is a time to honor the contributions that Hispanics and Latinos have made to advance our history, society and economy. AARP California celebrates the culture and contributions of this vibrant community by offering a diverse menu of events. Events are FREE and advanced registration is required. Check out the calendar below!

The need for family caregivers continues to rise in Colorado, as the state grapples with an aging population and persistent health care staff shortages.

A state law will cap how much Nebraskans with private health insurance must pay out of pocket for some types of insulin.

While some nursing homes offer quality care, others reap profit while neglecting patient needs, says Rep. Jane Garibay (D-Windsor). That will change under a new state law designed to increase transparency around nursing home ownership.

The topics for the event, hosted by AARP Michigan, will include ways to prevent or delay cognitive decline, tips to recognize symptoms and get a diagnosis, treatment and resource options and racial and ethnic disparities in brain health.

Raising awareness about breast cancer’s impact on Black women is the goal of the 14th Annual Sista Strut Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and Parade on Saturday, Oct. 7, in downtown St. Louis.

AARP Iowa and the Alzheimer’s Association are traveling around the state this fall to educate Iowans about steps they can take to help maintain cognitive health.

The need for family caregivers continues to rise in Washington, as the state contends with an aging population and a shortage of home care workers.

With the impacts of opioids remaining in the news in recent months, AARP Wyoming and Mountain Pacific Quality Health have teamed up to provide new information on opioid safety, pain management, and reducing harm in our communities. It has been called the “most consequential preventable public health problem in the United States.”

Autumn is also a lovely time of year for us to explore and embrace new techniques to incorporate connections to our natural world for an increased sense of wellbeing!