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When Grandma Moves In
Multi-generational households are now standard as families grapple with tough times. Our family expert gives tips on how to handle the generational divide.
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.
AARP Programs
AARP Legal Services Network
AARP Legal Services are there to help with matters involving the law, including wills, consumer issues, and buying a home.
AARP Tax-Aide
AARP Tax-Aide is the nation's largest, free, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service. Learn how to become a volunteer.
Divided We Fail
The Divided We Fail effort advances the idea that partisan gridlock should not stand in the way of affordable health care and long-term financial security for all Americans.
Legal Counsel For The Elderly
Championing the dignity and rights of Washington, DC's elderly by providing free legal services to those in need. Help us help them. Support LCE.
Tools
Charitable Giving Calculator
Enter your giving amount and federal tax rate to determine your tax savings.
State By State Guides
Transportation Guide: Get information on public transportation options in specific cities and counties.
Elder Abuse Guide: Quickly find the best elder abuse resources in your state.
Nursing Home Performance Data: Learn how facilities fared during their recent inspections.
Databank USA: Compare statistics from your state with others on interactive map.
Governments, utilities, and nonprofits offer help to people with low incomes.
Handy Help for Costly Repairs
Nonprofit groups offer resources for older home owners, who often have a tough time fixing things around the house when cash is tight or when they can no longer do the maintenance themselves.
Does Your Home Waste Energy? Find Out.
A home energy audit could save you hundreds of dollars a year and reduce energy use.
From the Online Community
Journal: Preparing for Hurricane Ida
Create the Good built an emergency preparedness kit just for occasions such as this. Read about the kit—and how to get a copy—here.
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Group: Been There
If you could redo your financial history, what would you do differently?
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Go Generic!
Did you know that store brands are often manufactured by the same companies that make comparable brand-name products?
The Most Dangerous Cities for Walking—and How to Fix Them
According to a recent study, older Americans are two-thirds more likely than those under age 65 to be killed while walking. How safe is your city?
Scam Alert: ‘Elder Law’ Mailings Too Good to Be True
In the guise of government, senders try to sell investments and solicit personal information.
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- Multigenerational Living
- Tails of Love
- Philip Marshall: Champion for Elder Justice
- Busing Older Adults, New York Style
- Relief Begins to Reach Food Programs
- Financial Abuse of Elders Rises
- In a Downturn, More Act as Their Own Lawyers
- When Services Get Slashed
- Where Will You Be Cared For?
- How To Find A Geriatric Care Manager
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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.
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Save on membership fees in AARP® Roadside Assistance from Allstate.
Healthy Couch Potato
Can watching the Super Bowl actually improve your health?
Our Movie Picks
The envelope, please: our annual Movies for Grownups® Awards.
Make Clothes Last
What's your oldest garment in your closet that you still wear?
AARP Needs You!
AARP seeks nine volunteers for its National Policy Council.
Doughnut Hole
Find ideas for avoiding Medicare's Rx coverage gap.
Driving for Less
Our driver safety course can lower car insurance costs for Montanans.
Tex-Mex Food
Willing to share your recipe for tacos? Tell us how you stuff your shell!
Spa Cuisine
The food served at spas today tastes better and is easy to prepare at home.
Vote for Your Fave!
We picked 10 heroic animals. Tell us which one should win $1,000.
Latin Music
Latin music has captured hearts and souls all around the world.
AARP Exclusive
See how grandparents affect the lives of children with autism.
