For some people, receiving ARRP’s initial “welcome” letter can be a mildly painful experience and one of the first signs that you are getting a little older. For most people, however, it is a potential gateway into a broad network of services and support. AARP remains...

. . . to remain active or to continue to pursue things that will enable you to enjoy life to the fullest extent possible. Growing old isn’t a sentence, it is an ongoing opportunity. An opportunity to try new things and enjoy new experiences. Pursuing and achieving new...

As spring turns into summer, many of us turn our attention to family barbecues, days at the beach, and fireworks that light up the sky during Fourth of July celebrations. In some cases, these all go together and for many, signify summer. While the July 4th holiday...

The digital world continues to evolve, enhancing our lives and impacting how we do things, from ordering take-out food to even buying automobiles. The ability to leverage technology was particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic and enabled people to manage...

The United States’ population has become increasingly dependent on prescription medications for a number of reasons. The amount of money spent each year on prescriptions reflects this dependency. For example, from 1992 to 2021 total expenditures for prescription drugs...

Many people are aware of issues relating to strokes, including early warning signs or symptoms. Strokes often affect one side of the body and can include impaired speech, restricted physical abilities, and cause a weakness or numbness in the arm, face, or leg. But...

Darien is a special town with a strong sense of community and civic pride. In addition to offering one of the country’s top school systems, the coastal town features a range of beautiful parks, museums, and historical landmarks. However, the strength of the town – and...

Several years ago, At Home In Darien created a blog titled “Avoiding Scams” to address the presence of illegal activities designed to target, scare, and confuse people into providing sensitive personal details or financial information. Unfortunately, this fraudulent...

Loneliness can unfortunately hit us all, but seniors are especially vulnerable. Social isolation and loneliness are experienced by people across the United States every day for a variety of reasons, such as leaving the workplace, getting older or weaker, experiencing...

As the holiday season approaches, people across the country are planning to hit the roads and the skyways to visit friends and relatives. Traveling for anyone can be difficult, but it can be particularly challenging for seniors. Holidays tend to disrupt a variety of...