An Invitation to Explore AARP’s Senior Planet

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...

You’re Never Too Old . . .

. . . 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...

Fourth of July and 1776

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...

Telehealth and Telemedicine: Bringing Health Care to Your Doorstep

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...

Medical De-prescribing

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...

TIA: The “Mini Stroke”

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...