LONG-TERM CARE
AARP Programs
Health Care Reform: Health Action Now
Join AARP in the fight for health care reform and have your voice heard.
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.
The Quiet Crisis: The Rising Costs of Health Care
Voices
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.
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.
Tools
AARP Books
Caring for Your Parents: The Complete AARP Guide
Coauthors and AARP experts Hugh Delehanty and Elinor Ginzler guide readers along an innovative, resourceful path to caregiving—one that deepens the intergenerational bond, transforming an undeniable duty into a journey of spiritual growth and personal discovery.
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A new health care reform initiative would help the elderly and people with disabilities remain independent. Learn more about the proposal.
Boomer Women: Here's Help Planning Your Future Care
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.
Should You Buy Long-Term-Care Insurance?
Financial adviser Jonathan Pond advises first evaluating your health and finances. Here's what to look at, and how to plan accordingly.
Group: Caregiving
Taking care of a loved one is no small task. Share your story, and gain inspiration, strength, and knowledge from your friends in the Online Community.
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Group: The Shut Ins
If you are housebound and/or have limited mobility, this group is for you.
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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.
Where Will You Be Cared For?
AARP report: Americans prefer in-home care, but Medicaid dollars go to nursing homes.
The Price of Care
Trying to decide how to best care for your loved ones? Use this tool to calculate long-term care costs in your state.
Pursuing Peace of Mind
Boomers looking to care for their parents are learning hard lessons early: Long-term care is expensive—and only those who are virtually impoverished qualify for government aid.
Guided Care
In this AARP Radio piece, Dr. Chad Boult explains why one health professional should guide all aspects of care, uniting the patient, family, and doctors.
Nursing Homes, Undercover
We think nursing homes are just for older people, but that's not always true.
Palliative Care: The Comfort Connection
Dr. Diane Meier is quietly leading a revolution to treat patients and their families as living, feeling individuals. Why is that so shocking?
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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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Spend Smart & Save
Using money wisely can be fun. Learn how from "The Ultimate Cheap- skate."
Member Benefit
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Health Care News
AARP endorsed a health reform bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Texting Trysts
Some in the 50+ set are using "sexting," or "sexy text messaging," to spice up flirting.
Senior Airfare Deals
Do flight discounts for older people really give you the best prices? Read this.
Train Travel
Do you love riding the rails? So do we! Join the group.
Health Care Reform
Make prescription drugs more affordable for all Americans.
Bye-Bye Sodium!
How can you find a food's salt content and eat less of it, but still enjoy meals?
Driver Safety Month
With the end of daylight saving time, AARP offers tips for night driving.
Hispanic Labor Force
Demographic trends point to the importance of older Latin American workers.
Miracle Drugs
Biologics are revolu- tionizing treatments for serious chronic diseases. How?
Consumer Fraud
This holiday season, guard against scams that hatch with the holiday spirit.
