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Green spaces are valuable, cost-effective public health resources that can drive mental, physical, and environmental outcomes for communities, according to the Trust for Public Land. (Adobe Stock)

NV nonprofit receives funds to improve Reno community park

A Nevada nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life for elders is among the 343 organizations nationwide to receive funding for quick-action…

The United States has 403 centers for independent living, according to the National Council on Independent Living. (Adobe Stock)

Disability advocates call for more independent living in Nevada

Advocates for individuals with disabilities want the state of Nevada to further embrace what is known as the "independent living" model. Dawn Lyons…

Around 67% of Nevada residents ages 50 and older think the country is headed in the wrong direction, according to AARP Nevada. (Adobe Stock)

AARP NV Poll: Older Nevada voters show stronger support for Trump

Former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden by 12 points among Nevada's older voters, according to a new AARP poll. Erin Neff, …

Federal debt among borrowers age 62 and older has increased by 36.8% since 2017, according to Education Data Initiative. (Adobe Stock)

Student loan consolidation deadline could save older NV borrowers big

Student loan borrowers of all ages in Nevada and around the country have an opportunity to have their student loans canceled or the chance to receive …

In 2018, the City of Reno, Nevada, agreed to allow Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation to work on a decommissioned golf course. (Dominic Gentilcore/Adobe Stock)

AARP NV wants to help improve communities through grant initiative

AARP Nevada wants nonprofits and government agencies to improve communities through quick-action improvement projects made possible through a grant pr…

The new data reveal more than half of older Americans with federal student-loan debt, 1.48 million individuals, first got their loans more than 15 years ago. (Adobe Stock)

Older borrowers struggle to repay federal student loans

New federal data from the Department of Education confirm retirement-age borrowers are struggling to repay their federal student loans. About 60% …

Today, 3.5 million Americans ages 60 and older hold more than $125 billion in student loans. (Adobe Stock)

Older Americans still struggling to repay student debt, payments start soon

By Jill Barshay for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Nevada News Service reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News Ser…

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Following Extreme NV Weather, Are You Prepared for Next Disaster?

The state of Nevada has gotten its fair share of intense weather in recent weeks - and with September being National Preparedness Month, experts are …

According to the United Way of Southern Nevada, Project REACH helped more than 1,800 households in 2022. (Adobe Stock)

Program Helps Southern NV Seniors Pay Past-Due Utility Bills

One Nevada program is aiming to help seniors on fixed incomes pay their utility bills. United Way of Southern Nevada has announced the dates of the …

Krings-Lien says about 150 participants have submitted their input for the murals thus far. (Adobe Stock)

NV Groups Receive Grant Funding to Better Their Communities

Four organizations in the state of Nevada received more than $28,000 from AARP to implement what the group calls "quick-action" projects that will mak…

Nevada's Gov. Joe Lombardo became the first governor in the nation to veto a medical aid-in-dying bill. (Adobe Stock)

NV Governor Vetoes Medical Aid-In-Dying Bill

This week, Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed Senate Bill 239, which would have allowed medical aid in dying in Nevada. The bill would have given mentally …

According to the report, there was a 14% increase among Nevada seniors accessing high-speed internet between 2016 and 2021. (Adobe Stock)

Report: Nevada Ranks Low for Overall Senior Health

Nevada has received an overall score of 43 in the nation for the health and well-being of its seniors in the state. According to the United Health …

According to the CDC, the number of people living with Alzheimer's disease is projected to nearly triple to 14 million people by 2060. (Adobe Stock)

Group Helps Nevadans Navigate Dementias, Alzheimer's Disease

One Nevada group wants to help educate Nevadans on how to make people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease feel "seen" and supported, especially …

Military veterans make up 9% of Nevada's population. (AARP)

Updated Online Tool Connects NV Veterans with Benefits

Only about 40% of Nevada's 226,000 military veterans actually use their government benefits, so AARP has just revamped its online tool to help people …

Experts say older adults often struggle financially because Social Security benefits do not cover their basic cost of living, and many are not aware there are programs they can seek out for assistance. (Parten/Adobe Stock)

Older Nevadans May Be Missing Out on Thousands in Benefits

Advocates for lower-income adults in Nevada say many are leaving money on the table -- hundreds of dollars a month, in some cases -- because they may …

hearing aids are not covered under Medicare or most insurance plans. (EdwardOlive/Adobestock)

Feds to Allow Hearing Aids to be Sold Over-the-Counter

Relief may be on the way for many older Nevadans who need hearing aids but can't afford to pay $3,000 to $5,000 for a pair. The Food and Drug …

Latinos have succumbed to COVID at two to three times the rate of white Americans, according to a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine. (Dubova)

Higher Latino COVID Death Rates Spur Interest in End-of-Life Options

Hispanic groups are coming together to encourage people to have end-of-life conversations with their loved ones before illness or tragedy strikes…

Martha Neff of Las Vegas holds a sample of a migraine medication that helps reduce pain, but costs $1,000 a month without insurance. (Courtesy of Neff Family)

Advocates for Older Americans Press U-S Senate for Action on Drug Prices

Groups that fight for older Americans are pressuring Congress to pass prescription drug reform, which has been stalled along with the Biden …

AARP Nevada is asking the state to ensure that nursing homes make public their rate of vaccinations for staff and residents. (Freeograph/Adobestock)

Senior Advocates Call for Vaccine Requirements in Nursing Homes

Advocates for older Americans are calling on the state to require booster shots for people who live and work in nursing homes. AARP Nevada recently …

Currently, Medicare Part D does not have a hard cap on the amount people pay out-of-pocket for prescription drugs; the Build Back Better Act would change that. (Mensatic/Morguefile)

Older Nevadans Excited for "Build Back Better" Vote

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Groups that advocate for older Americans are pressing for passage of the Build Back Better Act, Build Back Better Act which is …

A new report shows that Nevada seniors are 16th in the nation for getting in some exercise. (AARP)

Report: NV Seniors Face High Rates of Hunger, Suicide

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- A new study shows seniors in Nevada had some of the worst rates of hunger and suicide in the country, even before the pandemic…

As of June 2020, one in every six U.S. residents collected Social Security benefits, including about 348,000 Nevadans. (Silviarita/Pixabay)

Tax Deferral: Fatter Paychecks in 2020, Leaner in 2021

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Many American workers will enjoy a 6.2% bump in their take-home pay for the rest of the year, but leaner paychecks are coming in 20…

Scammers impersonating the Internal Revenue Service routinely contact people and business owners via telephone, e-mail and even regular mail. (TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay)

Coronavirus Doesn't Stop Tax Scams in Nevada

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Amidst fears over the new coronavirus, it's tax time. And both issues require vigilance when it comes to protecting yourself …

Law Day was first proclaimed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961 to celebrate the United States' tradition as a nation based on the rule of law. (Morguefile)

Starting Today, Law Day Events Feature Free Legal Help for Nevadans

RENO, Nev. – Law Day is May 1st, and legal-aid groups across the state are offering free legal advice starting today and running through next …

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada has added a range of foods to help clients target specific health issues, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. (Jessica Spengler/Flickr)

NV Doctors, Food Banks Team Up to Prescribe Healthy Food

RENO, Nev. – In northern Nevada, health-care providers and food pantries are teaming up to address a common problem: What happens when your …

In Nevada, people facing guardianship are now given a court-appointed attorney who represents their interests before a judge. (AARP)

New NV Hotline to Report Abuse by Court-Appointed Guardians

CARSON CITY, Nev. – After a rash of high-profile cases, a brand new hotline has just been established for Nevadans to report abuse or neglect …

Critics say recent administration policy changes undermine transparency in pay rates and good faith in financial advising.(scs/iStockphoto)

Trump Rejects Obama-Era Consumer, Labor Protections

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Just a few days before Labor Day, the Trump administration has announced two policies that consumer advocates say hurt the …

A new ad campaign out this week criticizes Medicaid cuts proposed under the current GOP health-care plan. (AARP)

Seniors Urge Sen. Heller to Stand Strong Against Senate Health Plan

LAS VEGAS - Senior advocates are blanketing the airwaves this week with a new ad blitz meant to convince Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., to stick with his …

Health advocates predict the Senate version of the GOP healthcare bill would force states like Nevada to significantly trim their Medicaid enrollment. (Children's Advocacy Alliance AZ)

Senate Healthcare Bill Sounds Alarms; Vote Expected Next Week

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Health advocates warn the Senate GOP bill to repeal and replace Obamacare would cause hundreds of thousands of Nevadans to …

A new fact sheet shows that as a group, Latinos benefited most from the Affordable Care Act, and possibly have the most to lose from Medicaid cuts in the American Health Care Act. (Octavio Lopez/Morguefile)

Report: 225,000 Nevada Latinos Could Lose Healthcare with AHCA

CARSON CITY, Nev. - A new report predicts that 225,000 Nevada Latinos younger than age 65 could lose health coverage if the U.S. Senate's revised …

New TV ads highlight possible premium increases for seniors under the proposed American Health Care Act. (AARP)

New Ad Campaign on "Age Tax" Targets Sen. Heller

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- New television ads from AARP Nevada hit the airwaves Wednesday, targeting Sen. Dean Heller over what the group is calling an …

Depending on the hospital, seniors on Medicare may not get the lower Medicare rates if they're injured in an accident where someone else is at fault. (AARP)

Bill to Limit Hospital Costs for NV Seniors Gets Hearing

CARSON CITY, Nev. — A hearing will be held this week for AB 183, a bill that would make sure seniors are charged lower Medicare rates by …

A proposal to allow the state to establish a retirement savings plan for workers that don't have employer-sponsored plans will soon be debated in Nevada. (SCS/iStockphoto)

NV Could Help Small-Business Workers Save for Retirement

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- The Nevada state Legislature and the U.S. Senate are headed for a showdown of sorts. At issue is whether states should be able …

Gini Cunningham of Winnemucca is the 2015 Andrus Award winner.

Nominate Your Community Hero for an AARP Andrus Award

LAS VEGAS – If you know someone over 50 who really makes a difference in your community, now's the time to nominate him or her for AARP's most …

Monday is National Law Day, and legal aid groups are offering free consultations at Ask-A-Lawyer Day in Las Vegas. (serggn/iStockphoto)

Free Ask-A-Lawyer Event on Monday in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - If you've got a legal question but can't afford an attorney, you're in luck. The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is sponsoring its …

Free tax help is available across Nevada, now through tax day, April 15. (AARP Foundation)

Free Tax Help Available Across Nevada, through April 15

LAS VEGAS – Tax time is coming up and an army of trained volunteers is available to help you file your income tax returns, for free. The AARP …

Nevada's CARE Act, which took effect Jan. 1, requires hospitals to ask patients to designate a caregiver to help after discharge. (Renown Skilled Nursing)

Health Advocates Look to CARE Act to Reduce Readmissions

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The federal government says one in five elderly patients is back in the hospital within 30 days of leaving, so Nevada health …

A new proposed rule would restore the rights of consumers in Nevada and the nation to file class-action legal actions if corporations such as telecom companies engage in activities that rip off consumers just a little bit at a time. Credit: Mike Clifford

Proposed Rule Should Benefit NV Consumers on Phone Contracts and More

LAS VEGAS - A measure is pending that should mean better protection for Nevadans when they sign up for monthly contracts on necessities such as mobile…

Medicaid celebrates its 50th anniversary this month. Courtesy: medicaid.gov

Report Looks at First 50 Years of Medicaid in Nevada, Nation

CARSON CITY, Nev. - A new report shows how many people in Nevada benefit from Medicaid as the program's 50th anniversary on July 30 draws near…

PHOTO: Thousands of Nevadans volunteer at food banks, hospitals, animal shelters, and schools each year, and AARP Nevada is seeking nominees for its highest honor given for volunteerism. Photo courtesy of Douglas County, Nevada.

Do You Know a Volunteer Worthy of an Award?

LAS VEGAS – Nevadans who give their time and talents to help others can be nominated for an award that recognizes the positive contribution of v…

PHOTO: From left, Julie Weikel, Helen Harbin and Alice Elshoff spent five days hiking and camping on the sagebrush steppe of northern Nevada and southern Oregon this month. Photo credit: Heidi Hagermeier, Oregon Natural Desert Assn.

Women's Hike for a Cause Starts in Northern Nevada

DENIO, Nev. – Few hikers are seen in the stark, high desert of northern Nevada – and even fewer in their 60s or 80s. But three retired …

PHOTO: Hundreds of thousands of caregivers in Nevada are expected to benefit from legislation that passed through the Legislature with nearly unanimous support. Photo credit: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Nevada Lawmakers Approve CARE Act

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada lawmakers are saying yes to legislation that supporters say will dramatically improve the ability of caregivers to help …

PHOTO: A new report says more Americans are retiring to communities in Nevada and throughout the West that are home to protected public lands, such as Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Photo courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey.

NV's Protected Public Lands a Retirement Mecca

GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK, Nev. - Older Americans are three times more likely to retire in areas of Nevada and other Western states that have …

PHOTO: Need help with income tax returns? Nevadans can file free of charge through the AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide program, which isn't just for seniors or AARP members. Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide Program: Not Just for Seniors

LAS VEGAS - It's tax season in Nevada and around the nation, and for those who need a little help, an AARP Foundation program offers free assistance …

PHOTO: Improving caregivers' ability to care for others is the purpose of a bill that Nevada lawmakers are expected to consider in the next legislative session, which starts in February. Photo courtesy of AARP.

Bill Aims to Help Nevada Caregivers Give Better Care

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada lawmakers are expected to consider the "Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable Act" in the legislative session that starts in …

PHOTO: Enjoy doing taxes and helping people? A program that provides thousands of Nevadans with free tax preparation services is seeking volunteers. Photo credit: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program.

Good with Numbers? AARP Nevada Seeks Volunteers for Tax-Aide Program

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevadans who enjoy working with numbers might enjoy volunteering for the AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide program, which provides free …

PHOTO: One in six households in Nevada continues to struggle with hunger, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Photo Credit: Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Report: One in Six Nevada Households Struggles with Hunger

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Despite the U.S. economy growing - and even thriving, in some sectors - a new federal report finds that one in six Nevada …

PHOTO: Free legal guidance is available at the 5th Annual Community Law Day this Saturday at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Photo credit: U.S. Justice Department.

Free Legal Guidance Available At UNLV This Weekend

LAS VEGAS – Nevadans who cannot afford an attorney can receive free legal guidance in areas of family law, bankruptcy and other matters at the …

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