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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.
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.
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.
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.
Time to Go Green at Home—With Uncle Sam’s Help
Echoing with the sounds of hammers and power tools, houses are undergoing weatherization at an amazing rate. The reason? Better tax credits for home owners adding energy-efficient improvements.
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 only difference is the packaging and the price.
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?
Holiday Tipping
Ever wonder how much to tip your housekeeper, trash collector, and hairstylist? Is it better to give money or a gift? When should I do it, and what's the best way? Peggy Post answers your trickiest etiquette questions.
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Assistance & Outreach
- 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
- In-Home Care Crisis
- A new (old) Generation Seeks Computer Skills
- The Compassionate Allowances Program
- Know Your Benefits
- Robots and Sensors Help Elderly Stay Independent
- A Guide to New and Old Medical Titles
- What to Do After a Diagnosis
- Online Tool Can Help You Make Your Home Safe
- Obama Pledges New Data System for Veterans
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More to Explore
All Things Pets
Thinking about pet insurance or flying with Fido? Is Fluffy in your will? We have the information you need before making any decision.
Great Sex Well After 50
Dr. Laura Berman, a renowned sex therapist, answers 10 questions about the joys and challenges of later-life intimacy.
More From AARP
Keep Your $—Barter
In this tight economy, trading and bargaining make major comebacks.
Healthy Living
New Year's resolutions can change your life for the better.
Health Action Now!
Help us keep our momentum for legislative action on health care!
Shipping Deadlines
How will I know that my holiday gifts are delivered on time?
Member Discount
Save up to 50% at the Everyday Savings Center powered by NextJump.
Create The Good
Got a moment? Find volunteer jobs that take minutes, hours, or days.
Boomers+Technology
The generation that reshaped culture adopts the techie lifestyle.
We Love Bingo!
Here's a group for all the bingo lovers out there.
Home Heating
Two programs help relieve the financial pinch of wintertime heating.
Pyramid Solitaire
Can you scale the pyramid? It's worth a try!
Inspiration Vacation
You could win a trip to the Caribbean for a unique experience!
Solo Season?
Start planning: The holidays can still hold promise for singles.
