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AARP Report Details Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on New Mexico Seniors

Posted on 09/04/24

AARP released a report Aug. 28 that shows an estimated 16,073 New Mexicans on Medicare prescription drug plans will see savings thanks to a new out-of-pocket cap that starts Jan. 1, 2025. …
How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in New Mexico

Posted on 09/03/24

New Mexico residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s how to find an updated vaccine near you.…
Parks for People and Pups of All Ages

Posted on 08/14/24 - By Amy Lennard Goehner

Off-leash dog parks are the fastest-growing type of park in the United States…
5 Ways Tech Can Help Caregivers of Dementia Patients

Posted on 08/12/24 - By Edward C. Baig

Many of the devices that help those suffering from dementia can also help their caregivers. Here are five ways tech may help you take care of a loved one.…
5 Low-Tech Products to Help You Age Well in Your House

Posted on 07/29/24 - By Marc Saltzman

Companies like Apple, Oculus and Amazon have created devices that can help family members with telehealth, connections and more.…
Can Artificial Intelligence Solve Caregiving’s Crisis?

Posted on 07/15/24 - By Edward C. Baig

More than nine in 10 older adults prefer to remain in their home as they age. Find out how AI might help caregivers and families look after them.…
How a Smart Home Can Help You or a Loved One Age in Place Right Now

Posted on 07/01/24 - By Edward C. Baig

Smart home technology can help older adults age in place and live independently. Here’s some of that technology and how it could work.…
AARP Awards Grants to Five New Mexico Organizations to Help Make Communities More Livable

Posted on 06/28/24

AARP recently announced that five organizations from across New Mexico will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants. This is part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8…
Black Music Month – A Time for Fun and Connection

Posted on 06/25/24

June is National Black Music Month, a celebratory month launched in 1979 to highlight the African American musical influences that are essential contributions to America’s treasured…
A Caregiver’s Guide to Smart Home Technology

Posted on 06/17/24

Technology today can offer caregivers oversight into the lives of aging loved ones without being intrusive and helps them age in place.…