CAREGIVING
Autism Survey
Does your grandchild have autism? Share your joys and challenges, and how having a grandchild on the autism spectrum has impacted your life. Learn about and participate in this ground-breaking survey.
Voices
Keeping Rx Costs Affordable
The prices of most drugs are rising faster than the pace of inflation, but there are several resources available to help you and your family cope with medication expenses.
When Caregivers Are Abused
Gail talks to a former caregiver, who was abused by her dying husband, and gives advice on what to do if you're in the same position.
Tools
Benefits QuickLINK
Get help finding and enrolling in benefits programs for older adults and families with children.
Disability Insurance Calculator
Calculate how much insurance you may need to cover expenses in the event of a disability.
Resources
AARP Caregiving Tool Kit
Caregivers can access our extensive toolkit filled with interactive features, such as expert videos, calculators, and worksheets. It's a convenient stop for the information you need to care for your loved one or to volunteer to help out a friend.
Get Organized!
Download our information form, which helps you identify where your most important papers are kept. This can save you added stress during an emergency.
Employers
Supporting Caregivers
What can employers do to help caregivers? Check out our tips, and forward them to your company's benefits coordinators.
Long-Distance Caregiving
As a long-distance caregiver, you can take some steps to make the job more manageable.
CAPS Locator
Find a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS), an expert who helps caregivers remodel their homes to accommodate loved ones with special needs.
Per-State Average
Caregiving Costs
What is the average cost of nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, adult day-care centers, or home health-aide services in your state? Use our long-term care cost calculator to approximate your options.
If you're a caregiver, getting criminal background checks on other care providers and home health aides can help to protect older loved ones from mental, physical, and financial abuse.
Boomer Women: Here's Help Planning Your Future Care
Why women? Women tend to live longer than men and are more likely to need care from family, community members, and health care providers. In this section, find articles, tools, and other resources for organizing your retirement and building your long-term-care plan.
Living With Alzheimer's
A new, four-part series on HBO, THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT, documents familes coping with the disease and focuses on groundbreaking scientific research. Watch a series preview, listen to an exclusive interview with Maria Shriver, and find tips and resources to help care for your loved one.
From the Online Community
Group: Tactics for Aging in Place
Share your stories, strategies and caregiving tips for aging at home while remaining independent.
Join Group
Group: No Rest for the Weary Here
Caregivers, recharge yourself in this group and share your story of taking care of a loved one.
Join Group
Posh Treatment in Assisted Living
Finding new residents in a cash-strapped society is getting tough—so housing centers are offering nice new perks and discounts.
When Services Get Slashed
Across the nation, severe state budget cuts force families to make hard choices. Some elders go untended or feel isolated.
What Will Happen to Andy?
Ana Maria Miyares worries about her disabled son's care after she and her husband are gone. Miyares can only hope that Andy will live an independent life, with help from his siblings. Watch now.
The New, Male Face of Caregiving
Male caretakers face many similar challenges as their female counterparts, including depression, stress, exhaustion, and little personal time. However, experts say men's response differs.
You as Your Parents' Guardian
Assuming guardianship of a parent can be the most trying step in providing the care your parents need. Differing state laws are part of the problem. Listen to what a panel of experts told AARP Radio.
Paying for Parents
Thirty states have statutes known as filial-support laws, which can force adult children to support their parents.
AARP Member Benefits
Travel Discounts
Travel Discounts
AARP Travel Center powered by Expedia has deals on cruises, car rentals, airfare, hotels and vacation packages.
Health Products & Services
Insurance, med supplies & drug discounts.
Financial & Legal
Guidance for retirement planning.
Insurance Products
Exclusive products for AARP members.
More to Explore
Video Games for Grownups
Read our latest reviews—with adult players like you in mind—of video games across multiple platforms.
Travel Expert Peter Greenberg
Are airlines giving you worry lines? Need the latest news on the best cruise? AARP.org travel columnist Peter Greenberg can help.
More From AARP
Member Discounts
Find great gifts at a great price with the AARP® Member Discounts Holiday Guide!
Driver Safety Month
It's November! Make sure your loved ones travel safely this holiday season.
Happy Thanksgiving
Treat friends and family to our new recipes, gift guide, entertaining tips, and more!
Seasonal Savings
Here's how to save dollars on your drive over the river and through the woods.
Health Action Now!
Help us keep our momentum for legislative action on health care— NOW!
Solo Travelers
Connect with other singles who share your wanderlust. Join the group.
Vegas Adventure
Create your own virtual adventure in Sin City—starring you!
Health-Myth Buster
Does antibacterial soap prevent more illnesses than regular soap?
Fat 2 Fit
Here's how one woman uses the Fat 2 Fit Community to keep herself on track.
Create The Good
Got a little time? Find volunteer opportunities that take minutes, hours, or days.
South Carolina News
Politically savvy older folks strengthen their online voices with help from tech-savvy kids.
Go Fish
Love seafood? Here's how to buy and prepare several varieties of this healthy protein source.
