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Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?
A garage isn’t just a place to park your car or store rarely-used items. It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous… -
Want to Live a Lifetime Safely in Your Home? Hear from the Experts
More than 25 percent of adults age 65 and older fall every year and many of those accidents occur at home. So, AARP wants to help you make your home safer for your loved ones.… -
Watauga Arts Council Showcases Tunnel Mural Art Project
BLOWING ROCK, NC—The Watauga Arts Council invited guests to preview the space and design of tunnel art installations being created to celebrate the region’s heritage, provide educational… -
Town of West Jefferson joins the AARP Network of Age Friendly States and Communities
WEST JEFFERSON, NC — At a September 9 special meeting of the West Jefferson Town Council, town leaders announced that it has joined the AARP Age-Friendly States and Communities making a commitment to… -
Is Your Outdoor Space An Enjoyable Haven or Lurking With Hazards?
Ever since the pandemic, Americans have placed a higher priority on their outdoor living spaces. Whether it’s a deck, a yard, a garden, balcony or the front porch of a house, we’re spending more time… -
Parks for People and Pups of All Ages
Off-leash dog parks are the fastest-growing type of park in the United States… -
The Town of Wake Forest joins the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities
WAKE FOREST, NC -- To best prepare for a population that is both growing and aging, the Town of Wake Forest, North Carolina, joined the AARP Network of Age Friendly States and Communities. The… -
AARP awards grants to nine organizations in North Carolina as part of nationwide program to make communities more livable
North Caroina AARP Community Challenge Grants 2024… -
Kitchens: The Heart of the Home
Though the kitchen is a place of togetherness, they harbor risks, and these dangers worsen as we age. … -
Improve Bathroom Safety: Prevent Slips and Falls
Make your bathroom safer as you age. Discover tips to prevent slips and falls, ensuring a secure environment for daily tasks.…
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