Weekly News Quiz

"When AARP first started tracking caregiving in 1997, the image of a family caregiver was a 48-year-old woman caring for her mother,” says Rita B. Choula, senior director of caregiving at AARP’s Public Policy Institute.

“We’re seeing growth in younger caregivers, especially among racially and ethnically diverse communities,” she says. “Now, caregivers are just as likely to be a millennial or Gen Z family member, part of the ‘sandwich generation,’ juggling a job, young kids and an aging parent.”

“The Americans With Disabilities Act has benefited people with disabilities and helped older adults fully participate in society,” said Megan O’Reilly, vice president, health and family, for AARP Government Affairs. “Importantly, it helps enable millions of Americans to live as they choose as they age.” ​​

Federal vaccine advisers are recommending that nearly everyone roll up their sleeves for a flu shot this fall. This same recommendation has been made for more than a decade to help prevent illness from the common respiratory bug that killed as many as 130,000 people in this country’s most recent flu season.

Periodically, independent Kroger stores run senior discount days, giving customers a percentage off their bill. Kroger’s Columbus Division, which operates 118 stores in Ohio, recently gave customers 55 and older 5 percent off their in-store purchases one day during the week. Since Kroger says it’s a division-by-division decision, it’s best to check with your local store before heading out to shop there.