A new report finds Virginia s long-term care facilities need improvement to better serve their residents. AARP s 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.
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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. .