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Politics & Society

How High Prescription Drug Prices Gouge 50-Plus Americans in Every State

Posted on 07/09/19 - By Dena Bunis

Americans pay among the highest prescription drug prices in the world. AARP breaks down the pricing per state to show… Read More »
Healthy Living

Is a Keto Diet for You?

Posted on 07/08/19 - By Clint Carter

Ketogenic diets, which emphasize fats and proteins, while nearly eliminating carbohydrates, have mixed results in… Read More »
AARP in North Carolina

AARP urges Governor to preserve funding increases for programs for older adults and caregivers

Posted on 07/01/19

AARP sent Governor Roy Cooper a letter asking him to preserve critical funding advancements for older adults in final… Read More »
Savings & Planning

The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money

Posted on 07/01/19 - By Tracey E. Hopkins Claire R. McIntosh And David Schiff

AARP’s 10th annual list of tried-and-true bargains, discounts, new deals, expert advice and more thrifty tips every… Read More »
AARP in North Carolina

AARP advocates successfully push for funding support for important programs for older adults

Posted on 06/27/19

RALEIGH -- As North Carolina’s population ages, greater attention is being placed on the needs of older adults. AARP… Read More »
Work & Jobs

7 Jobs Offering Good Opportunities for Older Workers

Posted on 06/27/19 - By Kenneth Terrell

According to BLS, career fields from construction inspectors to crossing guards are growing. Here's a list of… Read More »
AARP in North Carolina

Michael Olender appointed as Director of AARP North Carolina

Posted on 06/20/19

RALEIGH – AARP advocacy and community outreach expert Michael Olender has been named Director of AARP North Carolina.… Read More »
Caregiving

The Reality of Suddenly Becoming a Caregiver

Posted on 06/20/19 - By Lee Woodruff

Lee Woodruff shares how her world turned upside down after her husband's roadside bomb injury suddenly threw her… Read More »