AARP Michigan Advocacy
Posted on 03/05/25
by Careena Eggleston
Updated March 27, 2025.
AARP Michigan's 2025 Michigan State Legislative Agenda is now available! Download a copy of the 2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda booklet HERE.
Michigan’s legislative session is in full swing under the state capitol dome, and AARP Michigan’s advocacy team is hard at work fighting for people aged 50 and over.
Our newly released 2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda booklet lays out AARP’s legislative priorities for the current session. It provides important background information and detailed policy recommendations about:
FINANCIAL SECURITY
- Making it Easier to Save for Retirement
- Tax Relief for Family Caregivers
- Preventing Abuse and Financial Exploitation
LONG TERM CARE
- Increasing Long-Term Care Ombudsman Staffing
- Establishing Caregiver Resource Centers
- Increase Access to Home and Community-Based Services
- Ensure a Sustainable Direct Care Workforce
HEALTH CARE
LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
Be sure to check out the full 2025 Legislative Agenda with this link. For additional information and resources for the topics above, click on the links provided.
This story is provided by AARP Michigan. Visit the AARP Michigan page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.
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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Michigan Advocacy</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/05/25 by <b>Careena Eggleston</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <a href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/81/90/9ad29e0848a298ef66735c6bd67b/2025-aarp-michigan-legislative-agenda-thumbnail.jpg" alt="new cover.jpg" width="2550" height="3300"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p><i>Updated March 27, 2025.</i><br><br><b>AARP Michigan's </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>2025 Michigan State Legislative Agenda</b></a></span></span><b> is now available! Download a copy of the 2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda booklet </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HERE</b></a></span></span><b>.</b><br><br>Michigan’s legislative session is in full swing under the state capitol dome, and AARP Michigan’s advocacy team is hard at work fighting for people aged 50 and over. <br><br>Our newly released <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda</i></a></span></span> booklet lays out AARP’s legislative priorities for the current session. It provides important background information and detailed policy recommendations about: <br><br><b><i><u>FINANCIAL SECURITY</u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/save" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Making it Easier to Save for Retirement</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tax Relief for Family Caregivers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/agelderabusetrainings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Preventing Abuse and Financial Exploitation</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LONG TERM CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2020/long-term-care-ombudsman.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increasing Long-Term Care Ombudsman Staffing</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Establishing Caregiver Resource Centers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-tackles-gaps-long-term-care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increase Access to Home and Community-Based Services</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ltss-in-the-midwest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ensure a Sustainable Direct Care Workforce</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>HEALTH CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-majority-of-older-michiganders-concerned-about-affording-prescription-drugs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lowering Prescription Drug Prices</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/DisruptDisparities2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disrupting Disparities</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/dementia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dementia and Brain Health</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LIVABLE COMMUNITIES </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-broadband-access-rural" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bridge the Digital Divide for Older Adults</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2021action2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">An Age-Friendly Michigan</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supporting Veterans</a></span></span></li></ul><p>Be sure to check out the full 2025 Legislative Agenda <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">with this link</a></span></span>. For additional information and resources for the topics above, click on the links provided. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Michigan. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/michigan/" target="_blank">AARP Michigan</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/ladson-sc/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67fb80fc078a3-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67fb80fc078a3-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/ladson-sc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Ladson</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Ladson</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-murrells-inlet-sc-c35098.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-MURRELLS-INLET-COMMUNITY-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Murrells Inlet Community Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Murrells Inlet Community Center</p> <p class="loc">Murrells Inlet, SC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bluffton-sc-c33754.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-THE-PALMETTOS-AT-NHC-BLUFFTON">AARP Smart Driver™: The Palmettos At Nhc Bluffton</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">The Palmettos At Nhc Bluffton</p> <p class="loc">Bluffton, SC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-dalzell-sc-c37024.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PALMETTO-GOODWILL">AARP Smart Driver™: Palmetto Goodwill</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Palmetto Goodwill</p> <p class="loc">Sumter, SC</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/ladson-sc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LADSON-SC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Download a copy of the 2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda booklet </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HERE</b></a></span></span><b>.</b><br><br>Michigan’s legislative session is in full swing under the state capitol dome, and AARP Michigan’s advocacy team is hard at work fighting for people aged 50 and over. <br><br>Our newly released <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda</i></a></span></span> booklet lays out AARP’s legislative priorities for the current session. It provides important background information and detailed policy recommendations about: <br><br><b><i><u>FINANCIAL SECURITY</u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/save" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Making it Easier to Save for Retirement</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tax Relief for Family Caregivers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/agelderabusetrainings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Preventing Abuse and Financial Exploitation</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LONG TERM CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2020/long-term-care-ombudsman.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increasing Long-Term Care Ombudsman Staffing</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Establishing Caregiver Resource Centers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-tackles-gaps-long-term-care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increase Access to Home and Community-Based Services</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ltss-in-the-midwest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ensure a Sustainable Direct Care Workforce</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>HEALTH CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-majority-of-older-michiganders-concerned-about-affording-prescription-drugs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lowering Prescription Drug Prices</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/DisruptDisparities2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disrupting Disparities</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/dementia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dementia and Brain Health</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LIVABLE COMMUNITIES </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-broadband-access-rural" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bridge the Digital Divide for Older Adults</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2021action2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">An Age-Friendly Michigan</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supporting Veterans</a></span></span></li></ul><p>Be sure to check out the full 2025 Legislative Agenda <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">with this link</a></span></span>. For additional information and resources for the topics above, click on the links provided. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Michigan. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/ladson-sc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Ladson</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Ladson</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-murrells-inlet-sc-c35098.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-MURRELLS-INLET-COMMUNITY-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Murrells Inlet Community Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Murrells Inlet Community Center</p> <p class="loc">Murrells Inlet, SC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bluffton-sc-c33754.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-THE-PALMETTOS-AT-NHC-BLUFFTON">AARP Smart Driver™: The Palmettos At Nhc Bluffton</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">The Palmettos At Nhc Bluffton</p> <p class="loc">Bluffton, SC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-dalzell-sc-c37024.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PALMETTO-GOODWILL">AARP Smart Driver™: Palmetto Goodwill</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Palmetto Goodwill</p> <p class="loc">Sumter, SC</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/ladson-sc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LADSON-SC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Michigan Advocacy</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/05/25 by <b>Careena Eggleston</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <a href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/81/90/9ad29e0848a298ef66735c6bd67b/2025-aarp-michigan-legislative-agenda-thumbnail.jpg" alt="new cover.jpg" width="2550" height="3300"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p><i>Updated March 27, 2025.</i><br><br><b>AARP Michigan's </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>2025 Michigan State Legislative Agenda</b></a></span></span><b> is now available! Download a copy of the 2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda booklet </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HERE</b></a></span></span><b>.</b><br><br>Michigan’s legislative session is in full swing under the state capitol dome, and AARP Michigan’s advocacy team is hard at work fighting for people aged 50 and over. <br><br>Our newly released <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda</i></a></span></span> booklet lays out AARP’s legislative priorities for the current session. It provides important background information and detailed policy recommendations about: <br><br><b><i><u>FINANCIAL SECURITY</u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/save" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Making it Easier to Save for Retirement</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tax Relief for Family Caregivers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/agelderabusetrainings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Preventing Abuse and Financial Exploitation</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LONG TERM CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2020/long-term-care-ombudsman.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increasing Long-Term Care Ombudsman Staffing</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Establishing Caregiver Resource Centers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-tackles-gaps-long-term-care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increase Access to Home and Community-Based Services</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ltss-in-the-midwest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ensure a Sustainable Direct Care Workforce</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>HEALTH CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-majority-of-older-michiganders-concerned-about-affording-prescription-drugs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lowering Prescription Drug Prices</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/DisruptDisparities2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disrupting Disparities</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/dementia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dementia and Brain Health</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LIVABLE COMMUNITIES </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-broadband-access-rural" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bridge the Digital Divide for Older Adults</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2021action2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">An Age-Friendly Michigan</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supporting Veterans</a></span></span></li></ul><p>Be sure to check out the full 2025 Legislative Agenda <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">with this link</a></span></span>. For additional information and resources for the topics above, click on the links provided. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Michigan. 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#0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67fb80fc078a3-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '576180940c4e268f7f8ba364', 'city' => 'Ladson', 'state' => 'SC', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Ladson', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ladson-sc' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Summerville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'summerville-sc' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Charleston AFB', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'charleston-afb-sc' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Goose Creek', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'goose-creek-sc' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'North Charleston', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'north-charleston-sc' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Johns Island', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'johns-island-sc' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Ridgeville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ridgeville-sc' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Hanahan', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'hanahan-sc' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Moncks Corner', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'moncks-corner-sc' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Ravenel', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ravenel-sc' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Cordesville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'cordesville-sc' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Charleston', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'charleston-sc' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Pinopolis', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'pinopolis-sc' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Hollywood', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'hollywood-sc' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Mount Pleasant', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'mount-pleasant-sc' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'ladson-sc', (int) 1 => 'summerville-sc', (int) 2 => 'charleston-afb-sc', (int) 3 => 'goose-creek-sc', (int) 4 => 'north-charleston-sc' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Greater Orlando", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaha", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en Carolina del Sur', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'South Carolina', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state=South+Carolina', 'term' => 'in Ladson', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 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'https://www.aarp.org/SC?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGSC-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP South Carolina', 'contactus_email' => 'SCAARP@aarp.org ', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/weve-moved/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/aarpsc', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/AARPSC', 'state_contract_id' => '56028', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/south-carolina.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/south-carolina/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/south-carolina/feed', 'warm_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5768484381001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-south-carolinas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-sc-2020-07-31.html', 'State_Label' => 'South Carolina's', 'vaccine_url' => 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Download a copy of the 2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda booklet </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HERE</b></a></span></span><b>.</b><br><br>Michigan’s legislative session is in full swing under the state capitol dome, and AARP Michigan’s advocacy team is hard at work fighting for people aged 50 and over. <br><br>Our newly released <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda</i></a></span></span> booklet lays out AARP’s legislative priorities for the current session. It provides important background information and detailed policy recommendations about: <br><br><b><i><u>FINANCIAL SECURITY</u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/save" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Making it Easier to Save for Retirement</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tax Relief for Family Caregivers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/agelderabusetrainings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Preventing Abuse and Financial Exploitation</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LONG TERM CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2020/long-term-care-ombudsman.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increasing Long-Term Care Ombudsman Staffing</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Establishing Caregiver Resource Centers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-tackles-gaps-long-term-care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increase Access to Home and Community-Based Services</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ltss-in-the-midwest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ensure a Sustainable Direct Care Workforce</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>HEALTH CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-majority-of-older-michiganders-concerned-about-affording-prescription-drugs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lowering Prescription Drug Prices</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/DisruptDisparities2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disrupting Disparities</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/dementia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dementia and Brain Health</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LIVABLE COMMUNITIES </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-broadband-access-rural" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bridge the Digital Divide for Older Adults</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2021action2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">An Age-Friendly Michigan</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supporting Veterans</a></span></span></li></ul><p>Be sure to check out the full 2025 Legislative Agenda <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">with this link</a></span></span>. For additional information and resources for the topics above, click on the links provided. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Michigan. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr67fb80fc078a3-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67fb80fc078a3-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '576180940c4e268f7f8ba364', 'city' => 'Ladson', 'state' => 'SC', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Ladson', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ladson-sc' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Summerville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'summerville-sc' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Charleston AFB', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'charleston-afb-sc' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Goose Creek', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'goose-creek-sc' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'North Charleston', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'north-charleston-sc' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Johns Island', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'johns-island-sc' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Ridgeville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ridgeville-sc' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Hanahan', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'hanahan-sc' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Moncks Corner', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'moncks-corner-sc' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Ravenel', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ravenel-sc' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Cordesville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'cordesville-sc' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Charleston', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'charleston-sc' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Pinopolis', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'pinopolis-sc' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Hollywood', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'hollywood-sc' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Mount Pleasant', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'mount-pleasant-sc' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'ladson-sc', (int) 1 => 'summerville-sc', (int) 2 => 'charleston-afb-sc', (int) 3 => 'goose-creek-sc', (int) 4 => 'north-charleston-sc' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Greater Orlando", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaha", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en Carolina del Sur', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'South Carolina', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state=South+Carolina', 'term' => 'in Ladson', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/winter-fun2.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/good-for-grandkids/"><img src="https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/good-for-grandkids-big-t.jpg" title="Good for Grandkids"><span>Good for Grandkids</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/SC?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGSC-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP South Carolina', 'contactus_email' => 'SCAARP@aarp.org ', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/weve-moved/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/aarpsc', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/AARPSC', 'state_contract_id' => '56028', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/south-carolina.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/south-carolina/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/south-carolina/feed', 'warm_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5768484381001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-south-carolinas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-sc-2020-07-31.html', 'State_Label' => 'South Carolina's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-south-carolina-sc-2021-02-03.html', 'no_skiing' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'columbia-sc', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/south-carolina/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/south-carolina/elecciones-guia-para-votar-carolina-del-sur', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/SouthCarolina.pdf', 'full_state' => 'South Carolina', 'county' => 'Berkeley', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -80.113700866699, (int) 1 => (float) 32.987800598145 ), 'latitude' => (float) 32.987800598145, 'longitude' => (float) -80.113700866699, 'city_state' => 'Ladson, SC', 'city_state_search' => 'Ladson SC', 'pilot_name' => 'Ladson', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 0, 'community_name' => null, 'community_state' => null, 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => null, 'title' => 'Ladson, SC', 'subtitle' => '', 'tracking_code_town' => 'LADSON', 'tracking_code_state' => 'SC', 'ad_state' => 'sc', 'ad_city' => 'ladson', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '29456', 'sef_url' => 'ladson-sc', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/ladson-sc/', 'alt_names' => 'Ladson', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '29456', (int) 1 => '29485' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'ladson-sc', (int) 1 => 'college-park-sc', (int) 2 => 'lincolnville-sc', (int) 3 => 'summ-sc', (int) 4 => 'summerville-sc' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '12454', (int) 1 => '46719' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/ladson-sc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Ladson</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Ladson</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-murrells-inlet-sc-c35098.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-MURRELLS-INLET-COMMUNITY-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Murrells Inlet Community Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Murrells Inlet Community Center</p> <p class="loc">Murrells Inlet, SC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bluffton-sc-c33754.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-THE-PALMETTOS-AT-NHC-BLUFFTON">AARP Smart Driver™: The Palmettos At Nhc Bluffton</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">The Palmettos At Nhc Bluffton</p> <p class="loc">Bluffton, SC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-dalzell-sc-c37024.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PALMETTO-GOODWILL">AARP Smart Driver™: Palmetto Goodwill</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Palmetto Goodwill</p> <p class="loc">Sumter, SC</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/ladson-sc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LADSON-SC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LADSON-SC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP South Carolina Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP South Carolina Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpsc" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpsc" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpsc">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />South Carolina</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:SCAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/south-carolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP South Carolina</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/weve-moved/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LADSON-SC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpsc" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPSC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>AARP Michigan Advocacy</title> <meta name="page_title" content="AARP Michigan Advocacy"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Updated March 27, 2025.AARP Michigan's 2025 Michigan State Legislative Agenda is now available! 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Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Michigan Advocacy</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/05/25 by <b>Careena Eggleston</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <a href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/81/90/9ad29e0848a298ef66735c6bd67b/2025-aarp-michigan-legislative-agenda-thumbnail.jpg" alt="new cover.jpg" width="2550" height="3300"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p><i>Updated March 27, 2025.</i><br><br><b>AARP Michigan's </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>2025 Michigan State Legislative Agenda</b></a></span></span><b> is now available! Download a copy of the 2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda booklet </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HERE</b></a></span></span><b>.</b><br><br>Michigan’s legislative session is in full swing under the state capitol dome, and AARP Michigan’s advocacy team is hard at work fighting for people aged 50 and over. <br><br>Our newly released <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda</i></a></span></span> booklet lays out AARP’s legislative priorities for the current session. It provides important background information and detailed policy recommendations about: <br><br><b><i><u>FINANCIAL SECURITY</u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/save" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Making it Easier to Save for Retirement</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tax Relief for Family Caregivers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/agelderabusetrainings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Preventing Abuse and Financial Exploitation</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LONG TERM CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2020/long-term-care-ombudsman.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increasing Long-Term Care Ombudsman Staffing</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Establishing Caregiver Resource Centers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-tackles-gaps-long-term-care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increase Access to Home and Community-Based Services</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ltss-in-the-midwest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ensure a Sustainable Direct Care Workforce</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>HEALTH CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-majority-of-older-michiganders-concerned-about-affording-prescription-drugs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lowering Prescription Drug Prices</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/DisruptDisparities2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disrupting Disparities</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/dementia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dementia and Brain Health</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LIVABLE COMMUNITIES </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-broadband-access-rural" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bridge the Digital Divide for Older Adults</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2021action2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">An Age-Friendly Michigan</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supporting Veterans</a></span></span></li></ul><p>Be sure to check out the full 2025 Legislative Agenda <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">with this link</a></span></span>. For additional information and resources for the topics above, click on the links provided. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Michigan. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr67fb80fc078a3-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: 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{module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '576180940c4e268f7f8ba364', 'city' => 'Ladson', 'state' => 'SC', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Ladson', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ladson-sc' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Summerville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'summerville-sc' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Charleston AFB', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'charleston-afb-sc' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Goose Creek', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'goose-creek-sc' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'North Charleston', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'north-charleston-sc' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Johns Island', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'johns-island-sc' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Ridgeville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ridgeville-sc' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Hanahan', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'hanahan-sc' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Moncks Corner', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/ladson-sc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Ladson</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Ladson</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-murrells-inlet-sc-c35098.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-MURRELLS-INLET-COMMUNITY-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Murrells Inlet Community Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Murrells Inlet Community Center</p> <p class="loc">Murrells Inlet, SC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bluffton-sc-c33754.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-THE-PALMETTOS-AT-NHC-BLUFFTON">AARP Smart Driver™: The Palmettos At Nhc Bluffton</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">The Palmettos At Nhc Bluffton</p> <p class="loc">Bluffton, SC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-dalzell-sc-c37024.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PALMETTO-GOODWILL">AARP Smart Driver™: Palmetto Goodwill</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Palmetto Goodwill</p> <p class="loc">Sumter, SC</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/ladson-sc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LADSON-SC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Download a copy of the 2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda booklet </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HERE</b></a></span></span><b>.</b><br><br>Michigan’s legislative session is in full swing under the state capitol dome, and AARP Michigan’s advocacy team is hard at work fighting for people aged 50 and over. <br><br>Our newly released <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda</i></a></span></span> booklet lays out AARP’s legislative priorities for the current session. It provides important background information and detailed policy recommendations about: <br><br><b><i><u>FINANCIAL SECURITY</u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/save" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Making it Easier to Save for Retirement</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tax Relief for Family Caregivers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/agelderabusetrainings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Preventing Abuse and Financial Exploitation</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LONG TERM CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2020/long-term-care-ombudsman.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increasing Long-Term Care Ombudsman Staffing</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Establishing Caregiver Resource Centers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-tackles-gaps-long-term-care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increase Access to Home and Community-Based Services</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ltss-in-the-midwest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ensure a Sustainable Direct Care Workforce</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>HEALTH CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-majority-of-older-michiganders-concerned-about-affording-prescription-drugs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lowering Prescription Drug Prices</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/DisruptDisparities2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disrupting Disparities</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/dementia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dementia and Brain Health</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LIVABLE COMMUNITIES </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-broadband-access-rural" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bridge the Digital Divide for Older Adults</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2021action2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">An Age-Friendly Michigan</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supporting Veterans</a></span></span></li></ul><p>Be sure to check out the full 2025 Legislative Agenda <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">with this link</a></span></span>. For additional information and resources for the topics above, click on the links provided. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Michigan. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/ladson-sc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Ladson</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Ladson</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-murrells-inlet-sc-c35098.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-MURRELLS-INLET-COMMUNITY-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Murrells Inlet Community Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Murrells Inlet Community Center</p> <p class="loc">Murrells Inlet, SC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bluffton-sc-c33754.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-THE-PALMETTOS-AT-NHC-BLUFFTON">AARP Smart Driver™: The Palmettos At Nhc Bluffton</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">The Palmettos At Nhc Bluffton</p> <p class="loc">Bluffton, SC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-dalzell-sc-c37024.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PALMETTO-GOODWILL">AARP Smart Driver™: Palmetto Goodwill</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Palmetto Goodwill</p> <p class="loc">Sumter, SC</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/ladson-sc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LADSON-SC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Michigan Advocacy</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/05/25 by <b>Careena Eggleston</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <a href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/81/90/9ad29e0848a298ef66735c6bd67b/2025-aarp-michigan-legislative-agenda-thumbnail.jpg" alt="new cover.jpg" width="2550" height="3300"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p><i>Updated March 27, 2025.</i><br><br><b>AARP Michigan's </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>2025 Michigan State Legislative Agenda</b></a></span></span><b> is now available! Download a copy of the 2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda booklet </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HERE</b></a></span></span><b>.</b><br><br>Michigan’s legislative session is in full swing under the state capitol dome, and AARP Michigan’s advocacy team is hard at work fighting for people aged 50 and over. <br><br>Our newly released <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda</i></a></span></span> booklet lays out AARP’s legislative priorities for the current session. It provides important background information and detailed policy recommendations about: <br><br><b><i><u>FINANCIAL SECURITY</u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/save" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Making it Easier to Save for Retirement</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tax Relief for Family Caregivers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/agelderabusetrainings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Preventing Abuse and Financial Exploitation</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LONG TERM CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2020/long-term-care-ombudsman.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increasing Long-Term Care Ombudsman Staffing</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Establishing Caregiver Resource Centers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-tackles-gaps-long-term-care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increase Access to Home and Community-Based Services</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ltss-in-the-midwest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ensure a Sustainable Direct Care Workforce</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>HEALTH CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-majority-of-older-michiganders-concerned-about-affording-prescription-drugs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lowering Prescription Drug Prices</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/DisruptDisparities2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disrupting Disparities</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/dementia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dementia and Brain Health</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LIVABLE COMMUNITIES </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-broadband-access-rural" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bridge the Digital Divide for Older Adults</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2021action2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">An Age-Friendly Michigan</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supporting Veterans</a></span></span></li></ul><p>Be sure to check out the full 2025 Legislative Agenda <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">with this link</a></span></span>. For additional information and resources for the topics above, click on the links provided. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Michigan. 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#0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67fb80fc078a3-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '576180940c4e268f7f8ba364', 'city' => 'Ladson', 'state' => 'SC', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Ladson', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ladson-sc' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Summerville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'summerville-sc' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Charleston AFB', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'charleston-afb-sc' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Goose Creek', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'goose-creek-sc' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'North Charleston', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'north-charleston-sc' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Johns Island', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'johns-island-sc' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Ridgeville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ridgeville-sc' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Hanahan', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'hanahan-sc' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Moncks Corner', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'moncks-corner-sc' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Ravenel', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ravenel-sc' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Cordesville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'cordesville-sc' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Charleston', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'charleston-sc' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Pinopolis', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'pinopolis-sc' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Hollywood', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'hollywood-sc' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Mount Pleasant', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'mount-pleasant-sc' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'ladson-sc', (int) 1 => 'summerville-sc', (int) 2 => 'charleston-afb-sc', (int) 3 => 'goose-creek-sc', (int) 4 => 'north-charleston-sc' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Greater Orlando", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaha", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en Carolina del Sur', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'South Carolina', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state=South+Carolina', 'term' => 'in Ladson', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 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'https://www.aarp.org/SC?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGSC-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP South Carolina', 'contactus_email' => 'SCAARP@aarp.org ', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/weve-moved/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/aarpsc', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/AARPSC', 'state_contract_id' => '56028', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/south-carolina.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/south-carolina/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/south-carolina/feed', 'warm_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5768484381001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-south-carolinas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-sc-2020-07-31.html', 'State_Label' => 'South Carolina's', 'vaccine_url' => 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Download a copy of the 2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda booklet </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HERE</b></a></span></span><b>.</b><br><br>Michigan’s legislative session is in full swing under the state capitol dome, and AARP Michigan’s advocacy team is hard at work fighting for people aged 50 and over. <br><br>Our newly released <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda</i></a></span></span> booklet lays out AARP’s legislative priorities for the current session. It provides important background information and detailed policy recommendations about: <br><br><b><i><u>FINANCIAL SECURITY</u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/save" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Making it Easier to Save for Retirement</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tax Relief for Family Caregivers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/agelderabusetrainings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Preventing Abuse and Financial Exploitation</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LONG TERM CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2020/long-term-care-ombudsman.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increasing Long-Term Care Ombudsman Staffing</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Establishing Caregiver Resource Centers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-tackles-gaps-long-term-care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increase Access to Home and Community-Based Services</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ltss-in-the-midwest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ensure a Sustainable Direct Care Workforce</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>HEALTH CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-majority-of-older-michiganders-concerned-about-affording-prescription-drugs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lowering Prescription Drug Prices</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/DisruptDisparities2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disrupting Disparities</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/dementia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dementia and Brain Health</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LIVABLE COMMUNITIES </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-broadband-access-rural" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bridge the Digital Divide for Older Adults</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2021action2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">An Age-Friendly Michigan</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supporting Veterans</a></span></span></li></ul><p>Be sure to check out the full 2025 Legislative Agenda <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">with this link</a></span></span>. For additional information and resources for the topics above, click on the links provided. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Michigan. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr67fb80fc078a3-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67fb80fc078a3-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '576180940c4e268f7f8ba364', 'city' => 'Ladson', 'state' => 'SC', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Ladson', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ladson-sc' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Summerville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'summerville-sc' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Charleston AFB', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'charleston-afb-sc' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Goose Creek', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'goose-creek-sc' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'North Charleston', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'north-charleston-sc' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Johns Island', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'johns-island-sc' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Ridgeville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ridgeville-sc' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Hanahan', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'hanahan-sc' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Moncks Corner', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'moncks-corner-sc' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Ravenel', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ravenel-sc' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Cordesville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'cordesville-sc' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Charleston', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'charleston-sc' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Pinopolis', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'pinopolis-sc' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Hollywood', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'hollywood-sc' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Mount Pleasant', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'mount-pleasant-sc' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'ladson-sc', (int) 1 => 'summerville-sc', (int) 2 => 'charleston-afb-sc', (int) 3 => 'goose-creek-sc', (int) 4 => 'north-charleston-sc' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Greater Orlando", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaha", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en Carolina del Sur', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'South Carolina', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state=South+Carolina', 'term' => 'in Ladson', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/winter-fun2.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/good-for-grandkids/"><img src="https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/good-for-grandkids-big-t.jpg" title="Good for Grandkids"><span>Good for Grandkids</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/SC?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGSC-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP South Carolina', 'contactus_email' => 'SCAARP@aarp.org ', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/weve-moved/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/aarpsc', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/AARPSC', 'state_contract_id' => '56028', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/south-carolina.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/south-carolina/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/south-carolina/feed', 'warm_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5768484381001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-south-carolinas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-sc-2020-07-31.html', 'State_Label' => 'South Carolina's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-south-carolina-sc-2021-02-03.html', 'no_skiing' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'columbia-sc', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/south-carolina/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/south-carolina/elecciones-guia-para-votar-carolina-del-sur', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/SouthCarolina.pdf', 'full_state' => 'South Carolina', 'county' => 'Berkeley', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -80.113700866699, (int) 1 => (float) 32.987800598145 ), 'latitude' => (float) 32.987800598145, 'longitude' => (float) -80.113700866699, 'city_state' => 'Ladson, SC', 'city_state_search' => 'Ladson SC', 'pilot_name' => 'Ladson', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 0, 'community_name' => null, 'community_state' => null, 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => null, 'title' => 'Ladson, SC', 'subtitle' => '', 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$token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/ladson-sc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Ladson</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Ladson</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-murrells-inlet-sc-c35098.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-MURRELLS-INLET-COMMUNITY-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Murrells Inlet Community Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Murrells Inlet Community Center</p> <p class="loc">Murrells Inlet, SC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bluffton-sc-c33754.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-THE-PALMETTOS-AT-NHC-BLUFFTON">AARP Smart Driver™: The Palmettos At Nhc Bluffton</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">The Palmettos At Nhc Bluffton</p> <p class="loc">Bluffton, SC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-dalzell-sc-c37024.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PALMETTO-GOODWILL">AARP Smart Driver™: Palmetto Goodwill</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Palmetto Goodwill</p> <p class="loc">Sumter, SC</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/ladson-sc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LADSON-SC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LADSON-SC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP South Carolina Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP South Carolina Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpsc" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpsc" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpsc">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />South Carolina</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:SCAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/south-carolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP South Carolina</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/weve-moved/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LADSON-SC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpsc" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPSC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>AARP Michigan Advocacy</title> <meta name="page_title" content="AARP Michigan Advocacy"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Updated March 27, 2025.AARP Michigan's 2025 Michigan State Legislative Agenda is now available! 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Michigan Advocacy</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/05/25 by <b>Careena Eggleston</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <a href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/81/90/9ad29e0848a298ef66735c6bd67b/2025-aarp-michigan-legislative-agenda-thumbnail.jpg" alt="new cover.jpg" width="2550" height="3300"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p><i>Updated March 27, 2025.</i><br><br><b>AARP Michigan's </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>2025 Michigan State Legislative Agenda</b></a></span></span><b> is now available! Download a copy of the 2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda booklet </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HERE</b></a></span></span><b>.</b><br><br>Michigan’s legislative session is in full swing under the state capitol dome, and AARP Michigan’s advocacy team is hard at work fighting for people aged 50 and over. <br><br>Our newly released <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda</i></a></span></span> booklet lays out AARP’s legislative priorities for the current session. It provides important background information and detailed policy recommendations about: <br><br><b><i><u>FINANCIAL SECURITY</u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/save" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Making it Easier to Save for Retirement</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tax Relief for Family Caregivers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/agelderabusetrainings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Preventing Abuse and Financial Exploitation</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LONG TERM CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2020/long-term-care-ombudsman.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increasing Long-Term Care Ombudsman Staffing</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Establishing Caregiver Resource Centers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-tackles-gaps-long-term-care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increase Access to Home and Community-Based Services</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ltss-in-the-midwest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ensure a Sustainable Direct Care Workforce</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>HEALTH CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-majority-of-older-michiganders-concerned-about-affording-prescription-drugs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lowering Prescription Drug Prices</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/DisruptDisparities2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disrupting Disparities</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/dementia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dementia and Brain Health</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LIVABLE COMMUNITIES </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-broadband-access-rural" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bridge the Digital Divide for Older Adults</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2021action2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">An Age-Friendly Michigan</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supporting Veterans</a></span></span></li></ul><p>Be sure to check out the full 2025 Legislative Agenda <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">with this link</a></span></span>. For additional information and resources for the topics above, click on the links provided. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Michigan. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr67fb80fc078a3-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: 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{module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '576180940c4e268f7f8ba364', 'city' => 'Ladson', 'state' => 'SC', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Ladson', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ladson-sc' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Summerville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'summerville-sc' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Charleston AFB', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'charleston-afb-sc' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Goose Creek', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'goose-creek-sc' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'North Charleston', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'north-charleston-sc' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Johns Island', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'johns-island-sc' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Ridgeville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ridgeville-sc' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Hanahan', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'hanahan-sc' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Moncks Corner', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/ladson-sc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Ladson</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Ladson</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-murrells-inlet-sc-c35098.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-MURRELLS-INLET-COMMUNITY-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Murrells Inlet Community Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Murrells Inlet Community Center</p> <p class="loc">Murrells Inlet, SC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bluffton-sc-c33754.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-THE-PALMETTOS-AT-NHC-BLUFFTON">AARP Smart Driver™: The Palmettos At Nhc Bluffton</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">The Palmettos At Nhc Bluffton</p> <p class="loc">Bluffton, SC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-dalzell-sc-c37024.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PALMETTO-GOODWILL">AARP Smart Driver™: Palmetto Goodwill</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Palmetto Goodwill</p> <p class="loc">Sumter, SC</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/ladson-sc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LADSON-SC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Download a copy of the 2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda booklet </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HERE</b></a></span></span><b>.</b><br><br>Michigan’s legislative session is in full swing under the state capitol dome, and AARP Michigan’s advocacy team is hard at work fighting for people aged 50 and over. <br><br>Our newly released <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda</i></a></span></span> booklet lays out AARP’s legislative priorities for the current session. It provides important background information and detailed policy recommendations about: <br><br><b><i><u>FINANCIAL SECURITY</u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/save" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Making it Easier to Save for Retirement</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tax Relief for Family Caregivers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/agelderabusetrainings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Preventing Abuse and Financial Exploitation</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LONG TERM CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2020/long-term-care-ombudsman.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increasing Long-Term Care Ombudsman Staffing</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Establishing Caregiver Resource Centers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-tackles-gaps-long-term-care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increase Access to Home and Community-Based Services</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ltss-in-the-midwest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ensure a Sustainable Direct Care Workforce</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>HEALTH CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-majority-of-older-michiganders-concerned-about-affording-prescription-drugs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lowering Prescription Drug Prices</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/DisruptDisparities2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disrupting Disparities</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/dementia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dementia and Brain Health</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LIVABLE COMMUNITIES </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-broadband-access-rural" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bridge the Digital Divide for Older Adults</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2021action2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">An Age-Friendly Michigan</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supporting Veterans</a></span></span></li></ul><p>Be sure to check out the full 2025 Legislative Agenda <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">with this link</a></span></span>. For additional information and resources for the topics above, click on the links provided. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Michigan. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/ladson-sc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Ladson</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Ladson</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-murrells-inlet-sc-c35098.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-MURRELLS-INLET-COMMUNITY-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Murrells Inlet Community Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Murrells Inlet Community Center</p> <p class="loc">Murrells Inlet, SC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bluffton-sc-c33754.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-THE-PALMETTOS-AT-NHC-BLUFFTON">AARP Smart Driver™: The Palmettos At Nhc Bluffton</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">The Palmettos At Nhc Bluffton</p> <p class="loc">Bluffton, SC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-dalzell-sc-c37024.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PALMETTO-GOODWILL">AARP Smart Driver™: Palmetto Goodwill</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Palmetto Goodwill</p> <p class="loc">Sumter, SC</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/ladson-sc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LADSON-SC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Michigan Advocacy</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 03/05/25 by <b>Careena Eggleston</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <a href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/81/90/9ad29e0848a298ef66735c6bd67b/2025-aarp-michigan-legislative-agenda-thumbnail.jpg" alt="new cover.jpg" width="2550" height="3300"/> </a> </figure> </div> </div><p><i>Updated March 27, 2025.</i><br><br><b>AARP Michigan's </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>2025 Michigan State Legislative Agenda</b></a></span></span><b> is now available! Download a copy of the 2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda booklet </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HERE</b></a></span></span><b>.</b><br><br>Michigan’s legislative session is in full swing under the state capitol dome, and AARP Michigan’s advocacy team is hard at work fighting for people aged 50 and over. <br><br>Our newly released <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda</i></a></span></span> booklet lays out AARP’s legislative priorities for the current session. It provides important background information and detailed policy recommendations about: <br><br><b><i><u>FINANCIAL SECURITY</u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/save" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Making it Easier to Save for Retirement</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tax Relief for Family Caregivers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/agelderabusetrainings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Preventing Abuse and Financial Exploitation</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LONG TERM CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2020/long-term-care-ombudsman.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increasing Long-Term Care Ombudsman Staffing</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Establishing Caregiver Resource Centers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-tackles-gaps-long-term-care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increase Access to Home and Community-Based Services</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ltss-in-the-midwest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ensure a Sustainable Direct Care Workforce</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>HEALTH CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-majority-of-older-michiganders-concerned-about-affording-prescription-drugs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lowering Prescription Drug Prices</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/DisruptDisparities2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disrupting Disparities</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/dementia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dementia and Brain Health</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LIVABLE COMMUNITIES </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-broadband-access-rural" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bridge the Digital Divide for Older Adults</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2021action2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">An Age-Friendly Michigan</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supporting Veterans</a></span></span></li></ul><p>Be sure to check out the full 2025 Legislative Agenda <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">with this link</a></span></span>. For additional information and resources for the topics above, click on the links provided. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Michigan. 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#0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67fb80fc078a3-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '576180940c4e268f7f8ba364', 'city' => 'Ladson', 'state' => 'SC', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Ladson', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ladson-sc' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Summerville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'summerville-sc' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Charleston AFB', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'charleston-afb-sc' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Goose Creek', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'goose-creek-sc' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'North Charleston', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'north-charleston-sc' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Johns Island', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'johns-island-sc' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Ridgeville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ridgeville-sc' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Hanahan', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'hanahan-sc' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Moncks Corner', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'moncks-corner-sc' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Ravenel', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ravenel-sc' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Cordesville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'cordesville-sc' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Charleston', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'charleston-sc' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Pinopolis', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'pinopolis-sc' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Hollywood', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'hollywood-sc' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Mount Pleasant', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'mount-pleasant-sc' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'ladson-sc', (int) 1 => 'summerville-sc', (int) 2 => 'charleston-afb-sc', (int) 3 => 'goose-creek-sc', (int) 4 => 'north-charleston-sc' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Greater Orlando", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaha", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en Carolina del Sur', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'South Carolina', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state=South+Carolina', 'term' => 'in Ladson', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 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'https://www.aarp.org/SC?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGSC-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP South Carolina', 'contactus_email' => 'SCAARP@aarp.org ', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/weve-moved/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/aarpsc', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/AARPSC', 'state_contract_id' => '56028', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/south-carolina.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/south-carolina/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/south-carolina/feed', 'warm_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5768484381001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-south-carolinas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-sc-2020-07-31.html', 'State_Label' => 'South Carolina's', 'vaccine_url' => 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Download a copy of the 2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda booklet </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>HERE</b></a></span></span><b>.</b><br><br>Michigan’s legislative session is in full swing under the state capitol dome, and AARP Michigan’s advocacy team is hard at work fighting for people aged 50 and over. <br><br>Our newly released <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>2025 AARP Michigan State Legislative Agenda</i></a></span></span> booklet lays out AARP’s legislative priorities for the current session. It provides important background information and detailed policy recommendations about: <br><br><b><i><u>FINANCIAL SECURITY</u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/save" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Making it Easier to Save for Retirement</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tax Relief for Family Caregivers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/agelderabusetrainings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Preventing Abuse and Financial Exploitation</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LONG TERM CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2020/long-term-care-ombudsman.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increasing Long-Term Care Ombudsman Staffing</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Establishing Caregiver Resource Centers</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-tackles-gaps-long-term-care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increase Access to Home and Community-Based Services</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ltss-in-the-midwest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ensure a Sustainable Direct Care Workforce</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>HEALTH CARE </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-majority-of-older-michiganders-concerned-about-affording-prescription-drugs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lowering Prescription Drug Prices</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/DisruptDisparities2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disrupting Disparities</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/dementia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dementia and Brain Health</a></span></span></li></ul><p><b><i><u>LIVABLE COMMUNITIES </u></i></b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/michigan/aarp-michigan-broadband-access-rural" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bridge the Digital Divide for Older Adults</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2021action2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">An Age-Friendly Michigan</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supporting Veterans</a></span></span></li></ul><p>Be sure to check out the full 2025 Legislative Agenda <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmi.org/2025stateleg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">with this link</a></span></span>. For additional information and resources for the topics above, click on the links provided. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Michigan. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr67fb80fc078a3-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67fb80fc078a3-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '576180940c4e268f7f8ba364', 'city' => 'Ladson', 'state' => 'SC', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Ladson', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ladson-sc' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Summerville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'summerville-sc' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Charleston AFB', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'charleston-afb-sc' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Goose Creek', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'goose-creek-sc' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'North Charleston', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'north-charleston-sc' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Johns Island', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'johns-island-sc' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Ridgeville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ridgeville-sc' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Hanahan', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'hanahan-sc' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Moncks Corner', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'moncks-corner-sc' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Ravenel', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'ravenel-sc' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Cordesville', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'cordesville-sc' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Charleston', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'charleston-sc' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Pinopolis', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'pinopolis-sc' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Hollywood', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'hollywood-sc' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'Mount Pleasant', 'state' => 'SC', 'sef_url' => 'mount-pleasant-sc' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'ladson-sc', (int) 1 => 'summerville-sc', (int) 2 => 'charleston-afb-sc', (int) 3 => 'goose-creek-sc', (int) 4 => 'north-charleston-sc' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'all', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state}', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Greater Orlando", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaha", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en Carolina del Sur', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => '{local_city_hl}-{local_state_l}-state', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'South Carolina', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state=South+Carolina', 'term' => 'in Ladson', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/winter-fun2.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/good-for-grandkids/"><img src="https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/good-for-grandkids-big-t.jpg" title="Good for Grandkids"><span>Good for Grandkids</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/SC?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGSC-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP South Carolina', 'contactus_email' => 'SCAARP@aarp.org ', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/weve-moved/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/aarpsc', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/AARPSC', 'state_contract_id' => '56028', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/south-carolina.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/south-carolina/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/south-carolina/feed', 'warm_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5768484381001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-south-carolinas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-sc-2020-07-31.html', 'State_Label' => 'South Carolina's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-south-carolina-sc-2021-02-03.html', 'no_skiing' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'columbia-sc', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/south-carolina/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/south-carolina/elecciones-guia-para-votar-carolina-del-sur', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/SouthCarolina.pdf', 'full_state' => 'South Carolina', 'county' => 'Berkeley', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -80.113700866699, (int) 1 => (float) 32.987800598145 ), 'latitude' => (float) 32.987800598145, 'longitude' => (float) -80.113700866699, 'city_state' => 'Ladson, SC', 'city_state_search' => 'Ladson SC', 'pilot_name' => 'Ladson', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 0, 'community_name' => null, 'community_state' => null, 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => null, 'title' => 'Ladson, SC', 'subtitle' => '', 'tracking_code_town' => 'LADSON', 'tracking_code_state' => 'SC', 'ad_state' => 'sc', 'ad_city' => 'ladson', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '29456', 'sef_url' => 'ladson-sc', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/ladson-sc/', 'alt_names' => 'Ladson', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '29456', (int) 1 => '29485' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'ladson-sc', (int) 1 => 'college-park-sc', (int) 2 => 'lincolnville-sc', (int) 3 => 'summ-sc', (int) 4 => 'summerville-sc' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '12454', (int) 1 => '46719' ) ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/ladson-sc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Ladson</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Ladson</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-murrells-inlet-sc-c35098.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-MURRELLS-INLET-COMMUNITY-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Murrells Inlet Community Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Murrells Inlet Community Center</p> <p class="loc">Murrells Inlet, SC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-bluffton-sc-c33754.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-THE-PALMETTOS-AT-NHC-BLUFFTON">AARP Smart Driver™: The Palmettos At Nhc Bluffton</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">The Palmettos At Nhc Bluffton</p> <p class="loc">Bluffton, SC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-dalzell-sc-c37024.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-PALMETTO-GOODWILL">AARP Smart Driver™: Palmetto Goodwill</a></h2> <p class="time">Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Palmetto Goodwill</p> <p class="loc">Sumter, SC</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/ladson-sc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LADSON-SC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-LADSON-SC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP South Carolina Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP South Carolina Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpsc" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpsc" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpsc">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />South Carolina</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:SCAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/south-carolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP South Carolina</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/weve-moved/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-LADSON-SC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpsc" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPSC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>AARP Michigan Advocacy</title> <meta name="page_title" content="AARP Michigan Advocacy"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Updated March 27, 2025.AARP Michigan's 2025 Michigan State Legislative Agenda is now available! 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118