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Doing it all over again: grandparent led families in Western North Carolina

Featured - By Dayton Jacques, RN, MSN

ASHEVILLE -- Many grandparents are the primary caregivers of their grandchildren. There were more than 5.8 million… Read More »
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App State helps older adults stay healthy and cross the digital divide

Featured - By Margie Sigman

BOONE, NC -- Imagine living in an area where four clinically approved wellness assessments are offered free of charge… Read More »
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Together we can prevent elder abuse

Posted on 06/15/21

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month and AARP North Carolina is working with other advocates for the aging to help… Read More »
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How to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine in North Carolina

Posted on 06/14/21

A guide to when, where and whether to get a COVID-19 vaccine Read More »
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Pride in Place in North Carolina

Posted on 06/04/21

Join AARP North Carolina, the LGBT Center of Raleigh, and SAGE of Central North Carolina for several virtual events… Read More »
Events

Celebrating the Impact and Evolution of Black Music All Month Long

Posted on 06/02/21

In 1979, President Jimmy Carter decreed that June would be the month of Black music, because it has inspired and… Read More »
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Online Workshops Show Ways to a Healthier Brain

Posted on 05/31/21

AARP North Carolina is planning a series of six free online workshops on brain health every Thursday, from June 3 to… Read More »
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Mental Health Resources for Veterans

Posted on 05/28/21

AARP provides information and support for veterans, military, and all their families. Read the article below for some… Read More »

More Mountain Region Happenings

Cherokee basketry traditions come to a Broadway sidewalk

ASHEVILLE -- Broadway Street, in downtown Asheville, follows an ancient Native American trade route , so it is entirely… Read More »
North Carolina COVID-19 News and Information

For all the latest articles, information, and resources on COVID-19 collected or provided by AARP North Carolina, check… Read More »
Much ado about ADUs

ASHEVILLE -- Accessory Dwelling Units — commonly known as backyard bungalows, garage apartments and so-called granny… Read More »
Veterans getting some love from AARP volunteers

To honor their service to the nation, volunteers from the AARP NC Mountain Region are writing cards to residents of the… Read More »
Beauty meets safety: WestWayne tactical urbanism project

West Asheville -- When Leslie Rosenberg, now 42, was a K–12 art teacher years ago, she discovered that art and… Read More »