Initiatives

See a full list of benefits and explore all that AARP membership offers. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply. Gratitude for Nurses A collaboration between AARP and DAISY Foundation to show gratitude to nurses working in all tweaks. AARP BankSafe The BankSafe initiative helps the financial industry better meet consumers financial needs and safeguard their assets. Future of Work at 50+ The world of work is changing....

April 3, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Tamara Smith

Plus-Size Fashion Tips With a Body-Positive Attitude

Weight gain happens after 50. Oftentimes more pounds pile on than we expected. A third group simply accepts their new amplified body and buys the same clothes, only in larger sizes. How do I know? Im a fashion editor, stylist and personal shopper for women over 50. Heres how you might, too. Give your body, psyche and wardrobe a daily boost. No one needs that kind of stress. Then, start shopping!...

April 3, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Christopher Anderson

50 Summer Nail Designs That Are Bright & Beautiful

Nails For those who are unafraid to make a statement. And thankfully, thats exactly what awaits you within this story. This summersnail polish trends are all about bright, vivid colorsthat make a serious statement. Below, find the coolest summer nail art designs from more is more maximalist ideas to minimal manis. Its sweet, but somehow edgy at the same time. 3Distorted Checkered Print These groovy nails feature distorted lines that hypnotize....

April 2, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · Charles Mcdonald

Protecting 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. Help Protect Social Security AARP is hearing from older Americans who are concerned about their Social Security. We’re urging Congress to protect and save Social Security. Add your name and pledge to be part of this fight. ![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) ![Article image](https://aarp.widen.net/content/uq8lkinn14/jpeg/AARP_SSCards_32374_V2_BLUE.jpg?crop=true&anchor=51,190&q=80&color=ffffffff&u=k2e9ec&w=1964&h=1128&credit=The Voorhes)

April 2, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Megan Sanchez

Brain Health

See a full list of benefits and explore all that AARP membership offers. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply. Cognitive decline is not inevitable. Understanding how the brain changes as we grow older is vital to supporting adults as they age. About one-third of those incidents were likely traumatic brain injuries. ![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)

March 31, 2025 · 1 min · 58 words · Jessica Harmon

Building for the Future: Creating Homes and Communities for Aging Well

When a move is planned Why do older adults plan to move? Community factors In addition to their home, neighborhood connections and services are critical to adults as they age. The survey reveals most adults are satisfied with their current location and those with deeper roots even more so. Those 50 or older place greater importance on community features that directly affect their health. The online survey was conducted in both English and Spanish in the summer of 2024....

March 31, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Raymond Phillips

Celebrating Our Volunteers During National Volunteer Month

This National Volunteer Month, we celebrate these incredible individuals whose selfless service strengthens communities nationwide. Their dedication leaves a lasting impact, and for that, we are deeply grateful. This brochure is a tribute to their unwavering impact. Share Your Story We want to hear from you! Dont forget to use the hashtag #AARPVolunteer on social media! Get Involved Looking for more ways to make a difference? VisitAARP.org/Volunteerto explore the full range of AARP volunteer opportunities....

March 31, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · James Mckinney

Home Alone Alliance™

See a full list of benefits and explore all that AARP membership offers. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply. The videos are free of charge and many are available in multiple-languages. It was developed by Alliance membersthe AARP Public Policy Institute and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Pain Management About 50 million older adults are living with pain, and caregivers can find it very stressful....

March 31, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · William White

Most Older Adults Are Familiar with Brain Health But Are Divided on Ways to Lower Dementia Risk

This willingness increases with age. Two additional medications are approved to treat certain symptoms of Alzheimers disease such as agitation and psychosis. Nearly three-quarters of older adults (74 percent) said they would take medication to manage their symptoms. Buildup of p-tau217 over time is a biomarker that correlates with declining cognition and brain atrophy. This blood test isin development but not yet widely available for use in doctors offices. Most adults said they understand that early-stage diagnosis of dementia would enable more effective treatment....

March 31, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Charles Mccann

16 Million Eligible Adults Ages 50-plus Are Not Enrolled in SNAP

The SNAP system and recertification processes should be streamlined. SNAP benefits should be meaningful. Food insecurity prevalence rose in 2022 and 2023, following years of decline. Factors like high food prices and the end of pandemic-related benefits may have played a role. At the state level, food insecurity prevalence varies widely and has also changed over time. Do SNAP Eligibility and Benefit Determinations Sufficiently Reflect Expenses of Older Households?...

March 28, 2025 · 1 min · 69 words · Amy Dunlap

Retiree Enlists Help to Get Stolen Property Back

And thats what they did. A New York developer, Ollie Development LLC bought the lot for $230,000. “It was never for sale,” she says, and she contacted a lawyer. Why are residents of Shirley Gibson’s neighborhood, Coconut Grove, just south of Miami being targeted? Well, Shirley will tell you the answer is pretty straightforward. I’ve got so many calls from uh different uh developers and realtors that would like to buy it....

March 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1295 words · Cameron Alexander

Trends in Creating Homes and Communities for Aging Well

See a full list of benefits and explore all that AARP membership offers. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply. This understanding enables communities to provide appropriate support, allowing everyone to thrive and age with dignity and purpose. It will be conducted again in 2027. The survey is administered online in both English and Spanish. For media inquiries, hey contact External Relations atmedia@aarp.org. ![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)

March 28, 2025 · 1 min · 69 words · Tina Swanson

AARP Research Insights on Brain Health

DEMENTIA Stress is all-too-common among midlife and older adults. Staying mentally sharp is a common aim. Adults 40 and over and health care providers agree that a healthy lifestyle is important for brain health. Fear, confusion, and false information often cloud the truth about dementia. Health care providers have misperceptions of how adults ages 40 and over perceive dementia. Perceptions about dementia don’t match reality. Stigma often surrounds dementia or cognitive impairment....

March 27, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Carmen Ward