AARP Coverage

How innovative ideas in housing and transportation will benefit communities

As North Carolina's population continues to grow, now is the time to be thoughtful about housing and transportation. Innovative programs and technology can allow for populations of all ages to have increased options and more equitable access.

4 ways to establish financial stability for the future

No matter a person's age, the time to think about retirement is now. After analyzing current retirement trends, experts agree, it's time for a cultural mindset shift, from spending to saving.

How to stay active after the holidays

While people are aware they should exercise, it's easy to forget that even a little bit of movement everyday makes a big difference. Follow the tips below to get and stay active in the new year.

Digital technology creates opportunities for connection

Holidays and winter months can be a time of great joy for many, but for those who have lost loved ones, it can be a time of isolation and loneliness. Social isolation is a common truth for North Carolinians, especially for adults over the age of 65, but there are many ways to alleviate it.

Digital technology creates opportunities for connection

December can be a time of great joy for many, but for those who have lost loved ones, it can be a time of isolation and loneliness. Social isolation is a common truth for North Carolinians, especially for adults over the age of 65, but there are many ways to alleviate it.

National Family Caregivers Month honors unpaid caregivers

November has been designated as National Family Caregiver month. It is an effort to recognize the sacrifices made by the millions of people who provide unpaid care for their loved ones. AARP of NC and its partners want caregivers to know that a variety of resources are available to provide support and, sometimes, just a much-needed break.

Aging My Way

North Carolina will soon have more people aged 65 and older than under 18. The shifting demographics encourages state officials to ensure that communities, policies and amenities are accessible to a senior population. Age My Way, NC, a recent joint effort of AARP, a Governor's Initiative called "Hometown Strong," and the DHHS Division of Aging and Adult Services, is helping to provide a path in this effort.

More PPE needed at North Carolina nursing homes, advocates say

As coronavirus cases rise in North Carolina, the AARP is calling on state leaders to better protect people in nursing homes.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

Here's how voters can vote safely this election season

Due to the ongoing pandemic, voting will look a little different for the 2020 election. Here's how voters, especially older adults and immunocompromised ones, can vote safely this election season.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

AARP outlines how to keep nursing homes safe

Dozens of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities across North Carolina have reported coronavirus outbreaks during the pandemic. Some facilities appear to have slowed or even halted the virus' spread, but the concern is still there for a lot of families. Here to talk about what needs to be done to protect the health and safety of people in nursing homes is AARP's Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Bill Sweeney.

5 On Your Side explains online will preparation

A lot of businesses have taken a hit in the pandemic, but one industry is seeing an uptick -- those that handle wills and end of life preparations. 5 On Your Side's Monica Laliberte explains the extra steps needed if you're doing them online.

Advice for online wills

One industry seeing an uptick in the pandemic -- those that handle wills and end-of-life preparations.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter

Virtual visits can help family monitor nursing home residents, help residents feel less isolated

Nursing homes are the sites of numerous coronavirus outbreaks in North Carolina, and the elderly are more likely to suffer from the virus, so state AARP President Dr. Catherine Sevier said families need to keep in touch with relatives in nursing homes virtually during the pandemic to monitor their health. The visits also help the residents feel more connected to others, she said.

Advocate shares how to help family in nursing homes

Nursing homes have been hotspots for coronavirus outbreaks in the U.S. and in North Carolina. AARP's Vice President of State Advocacy, Elaine Ryan spoke with WRAL News about what you can do if you have family in nursing homes.

NC officials to senior citizens: Stay home, get healthy, take extra precautions to guard against virus

People over 65 are about twice as likely as younger people to suffer serious illness from the new coronavirus, according to health experts, so Gov. Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, secretary of the state Department of Health and Human Services, held a town hall-style meeting over the phone Tuesday to answer questions from AARP members.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief

AARP says seniors need to be prepared to deal with virus

People over 65 are about twice as likely as younger people to suffer serious illness from the new coronavirus, according to health experts, so Gov. Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, secretary of the state Department of Health and Human Services, held a town hall-style meeting over the phone Tuesday to answer questions from AARP members.

Top 10 Features of Aging-in-Place Homes

3 out of 4 adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes as they age. Here are the top ten features of a home that can help them do so.

Liisa Ogburn

What eldercare expenses can I write off on my taxes?

It's tax season and I've received a number of questions from elders on fixed incomes or the adult children taking care of them asking what they can write off. To answer these questions, I reached out to Accountant Ben Micham.

Liisa Ogburn