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AARP and AARP Foundation Step In to Keep Older Big Bend

We were thrilled to host our first candidate forum of 2015 in Queens, marking AARP’s first-ever dive into issues advocacy on the local level in New York City. More than 200 New Yorkers engaged in the event and had many questions for the candidates.

Caregiving may be one of the most important roles you will ever take on in your life. You may have become a caregiver suddenly or perhaps your role has evolved over time. No matter where you are in the continuum of caregiving—starting to plan, helping to coordinate a big move, or taking care of a family member in your home—having resources at your fingertips will make the process easier.

AARP is hosting a road show through western Maryland this fall, offering information and fun for members en route. Events include a scenic mountain train trip departing from Cumberland on Oct. 1 and celebrating family caregivers on board.

By Gil Klein

As the oldest boomers draw close to turning 70, Nebraska lawmakers have called for a plan to help state agencies prepare for more cases of dementia and to identify gaps in services. Already, about 33,000 Nebraskans age 65 and older suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to grow by about 20 percent over the next decade.

In one of the most disaster-prone states in the country, AARP Oklahoma has released a disaster preparedness kit called Game Day.

Digital literacy isn’t just about Internet shopping and social media. Increasingly, programs such as Medicare, Social Security and the Virgin Islands Government Employees’ Retirement System are moving to paperless communications.

Putting meals on the table is hard for people who don’t have enough cash to buy groceries on a regular basis. Getting the fresh fruits and vegetables they need for good health is even more of a challenge.