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Technology can be hard for a lot of us to understand, but it’s especially harder for older adults.

Washington performs well in a new report scoring states long-term care systems. The Evergreen State ranked second in AARPs Long-Term Services and Supports State Scorecard. Cathy MacCaul, advocacy director for AARP Washington, said this is an achievement for the state. ...

The Iowa Alzheimers Association expects about 2,000 people to gather on the Capitol steps in Des Moines on Saturday, as volunteers seek to create the worlds biggest walk to raise money for research. About 66,000 Iowans suffer from Alzheimers disease, and nearly 100,000 more are caregivers, often unpaid family members who help with routine personal needs and daily activities. Iowa Alzheimers Association volunteer Chantelle Cadek said the group hopes to raise a half-million dollars to bolster re...

A new report finds Virginias long-term care facilities need improvement to better serve their residents. AARPs Long-Term Care Services and Supports Scorecard ranks Virginia at 28th among states. While the state has ranked high in terms of affordability and access to long-term care, it scores lowest in safety and quality, as well as support for family caregivers. ...

Most of the victims of the Lahaina wildfire were ages 65 and older — a demographic that struggles with technology — while Maui County sent cellphone text alerts as the fire all but obliterated Lahaina, killing at least 97 people.

A natural disaster can strike at any time, and we've had our share of those here in the Chattanooga area.Being prepared for such an event...

September is National Preparedness Month, when AARP raises awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. A recent survey found most older adults are not prepared to respond quickly in the event of a natural disaster, which can strike with little warning. AARP Tennessee said fewer than one-third of people surveyed have created a comprehensive emergency plan for natural disasters. ...

Less than one-third (29%) of those surveyed have yet to create a comprehensive emergency plan for natural disasters, while just 1 in 10 have embraced modern tools such as disaster-related apps or text notifications from official national disaster resource agencies. And only 10% of older adults follow national disaster resource organizations on social media such as FEMA, American Red Cross and The Salvation Army.

/PRNewswire/ -- Nationwide - To expand access to essential tech training for older adults throughout rural southern communities, Older Adults Technology...