AARP Smart Guide to Buying a Vacation Home

Considering a vacation home or investment property? Whether its abeach cottage or mountain retreat, a second property can be rewarding yet complex. This guide covers important matters such as choosing the right location, understanding tax benefits and managing finances. INITIAL CONSIDERATIONS 1. How will you use it? Others see potential in short-term rental income that can help offset the cost of the property. For the latter, experts advise approaching the investment with your personal interests in mind first....

April 16, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Elizabeth Diaz

Learning and Education at 50+

See a full list of benefits and explore all that AARP membership offers. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply. When an older adult earns a degree, it raises the likelihood that younger family members will, too. About45 million Americanshave college credit but no degree. But finding access to affordable learning opportunities can be challenging. Thats why AARP is committed to helping older learners access lifelong learning resources and information....

April 16, 2025 · 1 min · 200 words · Roberto Diaz

AARP Brain Health Surveys for the Global Council of Brain Health (GCBH)

This collection represents these final reports on brain health topics to date. An update to several of these key questions was in included in aJanuary 2024 report. Some surveys have included adults ages 18 and older, others have included adults ages 40 and older. Most final reports include highlights and differences in Hispanic/Latino, African American/Black, and Asian American communities. For media inquiries, just contact External Relations atmedia@aarp.org. For more information on brain health, c’mon visit theGlobal Council of Brain Health....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Alyssa Hays

AARP New York City Poll Reveals Crucial Insights into Democratic Voter Preferences

Of these, 556 identified as registered Democrats. The poll was conducted using a mix of landline, cell phone, and online interviews. The full methodology is available upon request. For more information, contact Kate Bridges atkbridges@aarp.org. For media inquiries, contact External Relations atmedia@aarp.org. A state income tax credit would help defray these expenses.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Christopher Clark

Family Caregiving How-To Video Series

See a full list of benefits and explore all that AARP membership offers. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply. Experiences of Caregivers Caring for People with Pain View the related resource guides below. Some videos and resource guides are available in other languages. It was developed by Alliance membersthe AARP Public Policy Institute and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Part Two was funded by Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Stephanie Lewis

Coverage & Access: Medicare, Medicaid & More

See a full list of benefits and explore all that AARP membership offers. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply. Coverage, combined with access and affordability, can improve health outcomes and reduce disparities. More than one-quarter of adults 4064 have some form of medical debt. ![Article image](https://aarp.widen.net/content/sd5kwy7xni/jpeg/GettyImages-1308438709.jpg?crop=true&anchor=268,386&q=80&color=ffffffff&u=hg9ney&w=1601&h=920&credit=Getty Images)

April 14, 2025 · 1 min · 51 words · Patricia Osborn

Romance Scam Kingpin Brought to Justice, Part 2

After identifying dozens of victims, he arrests two suspects who’ve been acting as money mules. (MUSIC SEGUE) [00:00:05] I had credit cards maxed out. I says, “I have nothing else to sell to make money and get money for you.” He says, “Well you got your home there.” I says, “The one I’m living in?” He says, “Yes.” He says, “Sell it.” [00:00:28] Bob: Go rent a hotel room! [00:00:30] Yeah, and so at that point I got angry....

April 12, 2025 · 12 min · 2450 words · Brooke Cardenas

Best (and Worst) Beauty Tools for Women Over 50

Well, thats over. Were in a new age of beauty tools, and the motto is More is more! Im a beauty editor and personal shopper for women over 50. So heres a guide to whats worth it and what isnt! Blow-dryers Blow-dryers are like microwaves. The biggest dryer issues for women over 50 are weight and damage. And lets not forget that intense heat fries thin, processed or damaged hair....

April 11, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Caroline Williams

Employers & Workforce

See a full list of benefits and explore all that AARP membership offers. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply. These older workers bring resilience and deep knowledge and experience to the workplace. They are valuable contributors to the multigenerational workforce that exists today. Paid leave for mental health is available but underused. ![Article image](https://aarp.widen.net/content/sd5kwy7xni/jpeg/GettyImages-1308438709.jpg?crop=true&anchor=268,386&q=80&color=ffffffff&u=hg9ney&w=1601&h=920&credit=Getty Images)

April 11, 2025 · 1 min · 59 words · Jessica Rogers

Medicaid and Its Role for Older Adults: 51 State Fact Sheets

It also serves a safety net for low-income adults on Medicare who face unaffordable out-of-pocket costs. Find the fact sheet for your state in the alphabetical list below. Our fact sheet with national figures about Medicaid and its role for older adults ishere.

April 11, 2025 · 1 min · 43 words · Ashley Price

Older Adults' Experience with Traumatic Brain Injury

Sometimes TBIs are overlooked in older adults because the symptoms can resemble other conditions like dementia. About one-quarter (23 percent) of the survey respondents experienced a TBI when they were younger than 50. For some, its not a one-time thing. About one in five adults 50-plus (22 percent) have had two or more TBIs. The results of these injuries can be significant and debilitating. There are also clear mental health implications....

April 11, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Francisco Hardy

Social Security

See a full list of benefits and explore all that AARP membership offers. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply. In this video, AARPs Jim Palmieri explains what the polls tell us about the programs popularity. like scroll down for more AARP research on the importance of Social Security to all Americans. More than half have said we spend too little on the program. Beyond Social Security Policy and Research...

April 11, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Emily Fox

AARP LGBTQ+ Dignity Series

See a full list of benefits and explore all that AARP membership offers. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply. This is the latest iteration of the AARP LGBTQ+ Dignity series that is released every one to two years. Dignity 2020 Explores challenges around employment and workplace issues, and financial security. The study also continued to explore relationships, caregiving, and financial security. ![Article image](https://aarp.widen.net/content/sd5kwy7xni/jpeg/GettyImages-1308438709.jpg?crop=true&anchor=268,386&q=80&color=ffffffff&u=hg9ney&w=1601&h=920&credit=Getty Images)

April 10, 2025 · 1 min · 68 words · Dustin Tran