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May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize Mississippians over 50 and their contributions, and reaffirm commitments to serving older adults in their communities. This year's theme, "Powered by Connection," emphasizes the importance of social connections for well-being. Melinda Bertucci, advocacy director for AARP Mississippi, noted more than 660,000 Mississippians are age 60 or older, which is more than two in 10 of the state's residents. ...

For Older Americans Month, AARP Virginia is hosting an event today about family caregivers. Virginia caregivers provided $14 billion of unpaid care in 2021. The roundtable discussion addresses a new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid regulation. ...

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) and New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) announced a statewide public survey to help shape the state’s Master Plan for

Drought, irregular rainfall, floods and saltwater intrusion are forcing many older residents to the city, where they face a thin safety net.

Drought, falling river levels and seawater intrusion are eroding livelihoods on the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, forcing many older residents to the city