Give Congress 100 Reasons to Support Family Caregivers, Ohio!
Posted on 01/29/25
We’re giving Congress 100+ reasons to prioritize a tax credit for family caregivers in the first 100 days of the new presidency. Add your reason to the list. We’ll share your reasons with Congress, so that they understand what family caregivers experience day-in and day-out as they care for their loved ones.
Reason #1: Family caregivers spend on average $7,200+ a year out of their own pockets to help keep their loved ones at home—making it harder for them to afford groceries and pay bills. They pay for:
- Home improvements, like building ramps or installing grab bars.a
- Home care aides.
- Adult day services.
- Transportation.
- And so much more.
Family caregivers put family first. They take responsibility to help their parents, spouses and other loved ones stay at home—where they want to be. Without the 1.37 billion hours of unpaid labor Ohio caregivers provide each year, more older Americans would be forced out of their homes and into costly nursing homes—with the government and taxpayers footing the bill.
It’s time for Congress to put money back in the pockets of these hardworking Americans by including a tax credit for family caregivers in the tax package.
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They pay for:<br></p><ul><li>Home improvements, like building ramps or installing grab bars.a<br></li><li>Home care aides.<br></li><li>Adult day services.<br></li><li>Transportation.<br></li><li>And so much more.</li></ul><p>Family caregivers put family first. They take responsibility to help their parents, spouses and other loved ones stay at home—where they want to be. Without the 1.37 billion hours of unpaid labor<b> </b>Ohio caregivers provide each year, more older Americans would be forced out of their homes and into costly nursing homes—with the government and taxpayers footing the bill.<br><br><b>It’s time for Congress to put money back in the pockets of these hardworking Americans by including a tax credit for family caregivers in the tax package.</b><br><br><b>Related Resources:</b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ohio/ohio-caregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ohio Family Caregivers Advocacy and Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Ohio. 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"las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "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-cool-c', '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 {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-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' => 'index, 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' => 'springfield-il-cp', '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' => 'Illinois', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Springfield', '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-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IL?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIL-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Illinois', 'contactus_email' => 'ILAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-illinois-contact-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpillinois', 'state_contract_id' => '56000', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/illinois.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5817721938001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-illinois-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-il-2020-08-20.html', 'State_Label' => 'Illinois'', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-illinois-il-2021-02-05.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'springfield-il', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpillinoisjoy', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Illinois.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Illinois', 'county' => 'Sangamon', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -89.653297424316, (int) 1 => (float) 39.80179977417 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.80179977417, 'longitude' => (float) -89.653297424316, 'city_state' => 'Springfield, IL', 'city_state_search' => 'Springfield IL,Spfld IL,SPFLD (LONG) IL,Springfeild IL', 'pilot_name' => 'Springfield', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 271, 'community_name' => 'Springfield', 'community_state' => 'IL', 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => 'springfield-il', 'title' => 'Springfield, IL', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting Springfield', 'tracking_code_town' => 'SPRINGFIELD', 'tracking_code_state' => 'IL', 'ad_state' => 'il', 'ad_city' => 'springfield', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/Chicago', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '62701', 'sef_url' => 'springfield-il', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/springfield-il/', 'alt_names' => 'Springfield,Spfld,SPFLD (LONG),Springfeild', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '62701', (int) 1 => '62702', (int) 2 => '62703', (int) 3 => '62704', (int) 4 => '62705', (int) 5 => '62706', (int) 6 => '62707', (int) 7 => '62708', (int) 8 => '62711', (int) 9 => '62712', (int) 10 => '62713', (int) 11 => '62715', (int) 12 => '62716', (int) 13 => '62719', (int) 14 => '62721', (int) 15 => '62722', (int) 16 => '62723', (int) 17 => '62726', (int) 18 => '62736', (int) 19 => '62739', (int) 20 => '62746', (int) 21 => '62756', (int) 22 => '62757', (int) 23 => '62761', (int) 24 => '62762', (int) 25 => '62763', (int) 26 => '62764', (int) 27 => '62765', (int) 28 => '62766', (int) 29 => '62767', (int) 30 => '62769', (int) 31 => '62776', (int) 32 => '62777', (int) 33 => '62781', (int) 34 => '62786', (int) 35 => '62791', (int) 36 => '62794', (int) 37 => '62796' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-il', (int) 1 => 'spfld-il', (int) 2 => 'spfld-long-il', (int) 3 => 'springfeild-il', (int) 4 => 'grandview-il', (int) 5 => 'southern-view-il', (int) 6 => 'jerome-il', (int) 7 => 'leland-grove-il', (int) 8 => 'state-of-illinois-il', (int) 9 => 'andrew-il', (int) 10 => 'archer-il', (int) 11 => 'bissell-il', (int) 12 => 'bradfordton-il', (int) 13 => 'clear-lake-il', (int) 14 => 'devereux-heights-il', (int) 15 => 'riddle-hill-il', (int) 16 => 'horace-mann-ins-il', (int) 17 => 'hope-school-il', (int) 18 => 'state-rev-box-3547-il', (int) 19 => 'secy-of-state-vehicle-svcs-il', (int) 20 => 'drivers-lic-div-il', (int) 21 => 'state-rev-3386-il', (int) 22 => 'state-rev-3667-il', (int) 23 => 'central-il-public-service-il', (int) 24 => 'il-sec-state-il', (int) 25 => 'dept-public-property-cwlp-il', (int) 26 => 'il-dept-public-health-il', (int) 27 => 'il-dept-human-services-il', (int) 28 => 'healthcare-and-family-serv-il', (int) 29 => 'dept-of-transportation-il', (int) 30 => 'dhs-dept-of-mental-health-il', (int) 31 => 'hwy-accident-bureau-il', (int) 32 => 'il-dept-ins-il', (int) 33 => 'st-johns-hospital-il', (int) 34 => 'il-dept-revenue-il', (int) 35 => 'il-office-educ-il', (int) 36 => 'memorial-med-ctr-il', (int) 37 => 'il-dept-reg-and-educ-il', (int) 38 => 'il-ro-tax-div-il' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '27544', (int) 1 => '27545', (int) 2 => '27546', (int) 3 => '27547', (int) 4 => '27548', (int) 5 => '27549', (int) 6 => '27550', (int) 7 => '27551', (int) 8 => '27552', (int) 9 => '27553', (int) 10 => '27554', (int) 11 => '27555', (int) 12 => '27556', (int) 13 => '27557', (int) 14 => '27558', (int) 15 => '27559', (int) 16 => '27560', (int) 17 => '27561', (int) 18 => '27562', (int) 19 => '27563', (int) 20 => '27564', (int) 21 => '27565', (int) 22 => '27566', (int) 23 => '27567', (int) 24 => '27568', (int) 25 => '27569', (int) 26 => '27570', (int) 27 => '27571', (int) 28 => '27572', (int) 29 => '27573', (int) 30 => '27574', (int) 31 => '27575', (int) 32 => '27576', (int) 33 => '27577', (int) 34 => '27578', (int) 35 => '27579', (int) 36 => '27580', (int) 37 => '27581' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'il-springfield' ) $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="/springfield-il/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 Springfield</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5525-virtual-zsntwdl9yqz.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chillicothe-il-c37315.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CHILLICOTHE-LIBRARY">AARP Smart Driver™: Chillicothe Library</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Chillicothe Library</p> <p class="loc">Chillicothe, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5625-virtual-k3nxxjkdgsk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/springfield-il/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-SPRINGFIELD-IL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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They pay for:<br></p><ul><li>Home improvements, like building ramps or installing grab bars.a<br></li><li>Home care aides.<br></li><li>Adult day services.<br></li><li>Transportation.<br></li><li>And so much more.</li></ul><p>Family caregivers put family first. They take responsibility to help their parents, spouses and other loved ones stay at home—where they want to be. Without the 1.37 billion hours of unpaid labor<b> </b>Ohio caregivers provide each year, more older Americans would be forced out of their homes and into costly nursing homes—with the government and taxpayers footing the bill.<br><br><b>It’s time for Congress to put money back in the pockets of these hardworking Americans by including a tax credit for family caregivers in the tax package.</b><br><br><b>Related Resources:</b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ohio/ohio-caregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ohio Family Caregivers Advocacy and Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Ohio. 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"dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "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-cool-c', '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 {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-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' => 'index, 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' => 'springfield-il-cp', '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' => 'Illinois', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Springfield', '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-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IL?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIL-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Illinois', 'contactus_email' => 'ILAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-illinois-contact-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpillinois', 'state_contract_id' => '56000', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/illinois.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5817721938001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-illinois-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-il-2020-08-20.html', 'State_Label' => 'Illinois'', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-illinois-il-2021-02-05.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'springfield-il', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpillinoisjoy', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Illinois.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Illinois', 'county' => 'Sangamon', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -89.653297424316, (int) 1 => (float) 39.80179977417 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.80179977417, 'longitude' => (float) -89.653297424316, 'city_state' => 'Springfield, IL', 'city_state_search' => 'Springfield IL,Spfld IL,SPFLD (LONG) IL,Springfeild IL', 'pilot_name' => 'Springfield', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 271, 'community_name' => 'Springfield', 'community_state' => 'IL', 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => 'springfield-il', 'title' => 'Springfield, IL', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting Springfield', 'tracking_code_town' => 'SPRINGFIELD', 'tracking_code_state' => 'IL', 'ad_state' => 'il', 'ad_city' => 'springfield', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/Chicago', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '62701', 'sef_url' => 'springfield-il', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/springfield-il/', 'alt_names' => 'Springfield,Spfld,SPFLD (LONG),Springfeild', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '62701', (int) 1 => '62702', (int) 2 => '62703', (int) 3 => '62704', (int) 4 => '62705', (int) 5 => '62706', (int) 6 => '62707', (int) 7 => '62708', (int) 8 => '62711', (int) 9 => '62712', (int) 10 => '62713', (int) 11 => '62715', (int) 12 => '62716', (int) 13 => '62719', (int) 14 => '62721', (int) 15 => '62722', (int) 16 => '62723', (int) 17 => '62726', (int) 18 => '62736', (int) 19 => '62739', (int) 20 => '62746', (int) 21 => '62756', (int) 22 => '62757', (int) 23 => '62761', (int) 24 => '62762', (int) 25 => '62763', (int) 26 => '62764', (int) 27 => '62765', (int) 28 => '62766', (int) 29 => '62767', (int) 30 => '62769', (int) 31 => '62776', (int) 32 => '62777', (int) 33 => '62781', (int) 34 => '62786', (int) 35 => '62791', (int) 36 => '62794', (int) 37 => '62796' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-il', (int) 1 => 'spfld-il', (int) 2 => 'spfld-long-il', (int) 3 => 'springfeild-il', (int) 4 => 'grandview-il', (int) 5 => 'southern-view-il', (int) 6 => 'jerome-il', (int) 7 => 'leland-grove-il', (int) 8 => 'state-of-illinois-il', (int) 9 => 'andrew-il', (int) 10 => 'archer-il', (int) 11 => 'bissell-il', (int) 12 => 'bradfordton-il', (int) 13 => 'clear-lake-il', (int) 14 => 'devereux-heights-il', (int) 15 => 'riddle-hill-il', (int) 16 => 'horace-mann-ins-il', (int) 17 => 'hope-school-il', (int) 18 => 'state-rev-box-3547-il', (int) 19 => 'secy-of-state-vehicle-svcs-il', (int) 20 => 'drivers-lic-div-il', (int) 21 => 'state-rev-3386-il', (int) 22 => 'state-rev-3667-il', (int) 23 => 'central-il-public-service-il', (int) 24 => 'il-sec-state-il', (int) 25 => 'dept-public-property-cwlp-il', (int) 26 => 'il-dept-public-health-il', (int) 27 => 'il-dept-human-services-il', (int) 28 => 'healthcare-and-family-serv-il', (int) 29 => 'dept-of-transportation-il', (int) 30 => 'dhs-dept-of-mental-health-il', (int) 31 => 'hwy-accident-bureau-il', (int) 32 => 'il-dept-ins-il', (int) 33 => 'st-johns-hospital-il', (int) 34 => 'il-dept-revenue-il', (int) 35 => 'il-office-educ-il', (int) 36 => 'memorial-med-ctr-il', (int) 37 => 'il-dept-reg-and-educ-il', (int) 38 => 'il-ro-tax-div-il' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '27544', (int) 1 => '27545', (int) 2 => '27546', (int) 3 => '27547', (int) 4 => '27548', (int) 5 => '27549', (int) 6 => '27550', (int) 7 => '27551', (int) 8 => '27552', (int) 9 => '27553', (int) 10 => '27554', (int) 11 => '27555', (int) 12 => '27556', (int) 13 => '27557', (int) 14 => '27558', (int) 15 => '27559', (int) 16 => '27560', (int) 17 => '27561', (int) 18 => '27562', (int) 19 => '27563', (int) 20 => '27564', (int) 21 => '27565', (int) 22 => '27566', (int) 23 => '27567', (int) 24 => '27568', (int) 25 => '27569', (int) 26 => '27570', (int) 27 => '27571', (int) 28 => '27572', (int) 29 => '27573', (int) 30 => '27574', (int) 31 => '27575', (int) 32 => '27576', (int) 33 => '27577', (int) 34 => '27578', (int) 35 => '27579', (int) 36 => '27580', (int) 37 => '27581' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'il-springfield' ) $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' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242]Code Context<?php // if (!$nowrapper) (Globals::$language == 'es') ? include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer_es.html") : include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer.html"); ?><?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "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">Give Congress 100 Reasons to Support Family Caregivers, Ohio!</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 01/29/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>We’re giving Congress <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/100reasons" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">100+ reasons</a></span></span> to prioritize a tax credit for family caregivers in the first 100 days of the new presidency.<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmarketing.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ixqRxcfKfqa0RM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Add your reason to the list.</b></a></span></span><u> </u>We’ll share your reasons with Congress, so that they understand what family caregivers experience day-in and day-out as they care for their loved ones.<br><br><b>Reason #1:</b> Family caregivers spend on average $7,200+ a year out of their own pockets to help keep their loved ones at home—making it harder for them to afford groceries and pay bills. They pay for:<br></p><ul><li>Home improvements, like building ramps or installing grab bars.a<br></li><li>Home care aides.<br></li><li>Adult day services.<br></li><li>Transportation.<br></li><li>And so much more.</li></ul><p>Family caregivers put family first. They take responsibility to help their parents, spouses and other loved ones stay at home—where they want to be. Without the 1.37 billion hours of unpaid labor<b> </b>Ohio caregivers provide each year, more older Americans would be forced out of their homes and into costly nursing homes—with the government and taxpayers footing the bill.<br><br><b>It’s time for Congress to put money back in the pockets of these hardworking Americans by including a tax credit for family caregivers in the tax package.</b><br><br><b>Related Resources:</b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ohio/ohio-caregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ohio Family Caregivers Advocacy and Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Ohio. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ebeb08d68b-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$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">$keyword</span><span style="color: 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They pay for:<br></p><ul><li>Home improvements, like building ramps or installing grab bars.a<br></li><li>Home care aides.<br></li><li>Adult day services.<br></li><li>Transportation.<br></li><li>And so much more.</li></ul><p>Family caregivers put family first. They take responsibility to help their parents, spouses and other loved ones stay at home—where they want to be. Without the 1.37 billion hours of unpaid labor<b> </b>Ohio caregivers provide each year, more older Americans would be forced out of their homes and into costly nursing homes—with the government and taxpayers footing the bill.<br><br><b>It’s time for Congress to put money back in the pockets of these hardworking Americans by including a tax credit for family caregivers in the tax package.</b><br><br><b>Related Resources:</b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ohio/ohio-caregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ohio Family Caregivers Advocacy and Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Ohio. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ebeb08d68b-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$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: 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They pay for:<br></p><ul><li>Home improvements, like building ramps or installing grab bars.a<br></li><li>Home care aides.<br></li><li>Adult day services.<br></li><li>Transportation.<br></li><li>And so much more.</li></ul><p>Family caregivers put family first. They take responsibility to help their parents, spouses and other loved ones stay at home—where they want to be. Without the 1.37 billion hours of unpaid labor<b> </b>Ohio caregivers provide each year, more older Americans would be forced out of their homes and into costly nursing homes—with the government and taxpayers footing the bill.<br><br><b>It’s time for Congress to put money back in the pockets of these hardworking Americans by including a tax credit for family caregivers in the tax package.</b><br><br><b>Related Resources:</b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ohio/ohio-caregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ohio Family Caregivers Advocacy and Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Ohio. 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"las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, 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'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-cool-c', '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 {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-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' => 'index, 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' => 'springfield-il-cp', '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' => 'Illinois', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Springfield', '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-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IL?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIL-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Illinois', 'contactus_email' => 'ILAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-illinois-contact-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpillinois', 'state_contract_id' => '56000', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/illinois.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5817721938001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-illinois-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-il-2020-08-20.html', 'State_Label' => 'Illinois'', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-illinois-il-2021-02-05.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'springfield-il', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpillinoisjoy', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Illinois.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Illinois', 'county' => 'Sangamon', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -89.653297424316, (int) 1 => (float) 39.80179977417 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.80179977417, 'longitude' => (float) -89.653297424316, 'city_state' => 'Springfield, IL', 'city_state_search' => 'Springfield IL,Spfld IL,SPFLD (LONG) IL,Springfeild IL', 'pilot_name' => 'Springfield', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 271, 'community_name' => 'Springfield', 'community_state' => 'IL', 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => 'springfield-il', 'title' => 'Springfield, IL', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting Springfield', 'tracking_code_town' => 'SPRINGFIELD', 'tracking_code_state' => 'IL', 'ad_state' => 'il', 'ad_city' => 'springfield', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/Chicago', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '62701', 'sef_url' => 'springfield-il', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/springfield-il/', 'alt_names' => 'Springfield,Spfld,SPFLD (LONG),Springfeild', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '62701', (int) 1 => '62702', (int) 2 => '62703', (int) 3 => '62704', (int) 4 => '62705', (int) 5 => '62706', (int) 6 => '62707', (int) 7 => '62708', (int) 8 => '62711', (int) 9 => '62712', (int) 10 => '62713', (int) 11 => '62715', (int) 12 => '62716', (int) 13 => '62719', (int) 14 => '62721', (int) 15 => '62722', (int) 16 => '62723', (int) 17 => '62726', (int) 18 => '62736', (int) 19 => '62739', (int) 20 => '62746', (int) 21 => '62756', (int) 22 => '62757', (int) 23 => '62761', (int) 24 => '62762', (int) 25 => '62763', (int) 26 => '62764', (int) 27 => '62765', (int) 28 => '62766', (int) 29 => '62767', (int) 30 => '62769', (int) 31 => '62776', (int) 32 => '62777', (int) 33 => '62781', (int) 34 => '62786', (int) 35 => '62791', (int) 36 => '62794', (int) 37 => '62796' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-il', (int) 1 => 'spfld-il', (int) 2 => 'spfld-long-il', (int) 3 => 'springfeild-il', (int) 4 => 'grandview-il', (int) 5 => 'southern-view-il', (int) 6 => 'jerome-il', (int) 7 => 'leland-grove-il', (int) 8 => 'state-of-illinois-il', (int) 9 => 'andrew-il', (int) 10 => 'archer-il', (int) 11 => 'bissell-il', (int) 12 => 'bradfordton-il', (int) 13 => 'clear-lake-il', (int) 14 => 'devereux-heights-il', (int) 15 => 'riddle-hill-il', (int) 16 => 'horace-mann-ins-il', (int) 17 => 'hope-school-il', (int) 18 => 'state-rev-box-3547-il', (int) 19 => 'secy-of-state-vehicle-svcs-il', (int) 20 => 'drivers-lic-div-il', (int) 21 => 'state-rev-3386-il', (int) 22 => 'state-rev-3667-il', (int) 23 => 'central-il-public-service-il', (int) 24 => 'il-sec-state-il', (int) 25 => 'dept-public-property-cwlp-il', (int) 26 => 'il-dept-public-health-il', (int) 27 => 'il-dept-human-services-il', (int) 28 => 'healthcare-and-family-serv-il', (int) 29 => 'dept-of-transportation-il', (int) 30 => 'dhs-dept-of-mental-health-il', (int) 31 => 'hwy-accident-bureau-il', (int) 32 => 'il-dept-ins-il', (int) 33 => 'st-johns-hospital-il', (int) 34 => 'il-dept-revenue-il', (int) 35 => 'il-office-educ-il', (int) 36 => 'memorial-med-ctr-il', (int) 37 => 'il-dept-reg-and-educ-il', (int) 38 => 'il-ro-tax-div-il' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '27544', (int) 1 => '27545', (int) 2 => '27546', (int) 3 => '27547', (int) 4 => '27548', (int) 5 => '27549', (int) 6 => '27550', (int) 7 => '27551', (int) 8 => '27552', (int) 9 => '27553', (int) 10 => '27554', (int) 11 => '27555', (int) 12 => '27556', (int) 13 => '27557', (int) 14 => '27558', (int) 15 => '27559', (int) 16 => '27560', (int) 17 => '27561', (int) 18 => '27562', (int) 19 => '27563', (int) 20 => '27564', (int) 21 => '27565', (int) 22 => '27566', (int) 23 => '27567', (int) 24 => '27568', (int) 25 => '27569', (int) 26 => '27570', (int) 27 => '27571', (int) 28 => '27572', (int) 29 => '27573', (int) 30 => '27574', (int) 31 => '27575', (int) 32 => '27576', (int) 33 => '27577', (int) 34 => '27578', (int) 35 => '27579', (int) 36 => '27580', (int) 37 => '27581' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'il-springfield' ) $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="/springfield-il/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 Springfield</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5525-virtual-zsntwdl9yqz.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chillicothe-il-c37315.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CHILLICOTHE-LIBRARY">AARP Smart Driver™: Chillicothe Library</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Chillicothe Library</p> <p class="loc">Chillicothe, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5625-virtual-k3nxxjkdgsk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/springfield-il/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-SPRINGFIELD-IL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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They pay for:<br></p><ul><li>Home improvements, like building ramps or installing grab bars.a<br></li><li>Home care aides.<br></li><li>Adult day services.<br></li><li>Transportation.<br></li><li>And so much more.</li></ul><p>Family caregivers put family first. They take responsibility to help their parents, spouses and other loved ones stay at home—where they want to be. Without the 1.37 billion hours of unpaid labor<b> </b>Ohio caregivers provide each year, more older Americans would be forced out of their homes and into costly nursing homes—with the government and taxpayers footing the bill.<br><br><b>It’s time for Congress to put money back in the pockets of these hardworking Americans by including a tax credit for family caregivers in the tax package.</b><br><br><b>Related Resources:</b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ohio/ohio-caregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ohio Family Caregivers Advocacy and Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Ohio. 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"dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "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-cool-c', '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 {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-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' => 'index, 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' => 'springfield-il-cp', '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' => 'Illinois', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Springfield', '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-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IL?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIL-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Illinois', 'contactus_email' => 'ILAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-illinois-contact-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpillinois', 'state_contract_id' => '56000', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/illinois.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5817721938001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-illinois-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-il-2020-08-20.html', 'State_Label' => 'Illinois'', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-illinois-il-2021-02-05.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'springfield-il', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpillinoisjoy', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Illinois.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Illinois', 'county' => 'Sangamon', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -89.653297424316, (int) 1 => (float) 39.80179977417 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.80179977417, 'longitude' => (float) -89.653297424316, 'city_state' => 'Springfield, IL', 'city_state_search' => 'Springfield IL,Spfld IL,SPFLD (LONG) IL,Springfeild IL', 'pilot_name' => 'Springfield', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 271, 'community_name' => 'Springfield', 'community_state' => 'IL', 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => 'springfield-il', 'title' => 'Springfield, IL', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting Springfield', 'tracking_code_town' => 'SPRINGFIELD', 'tracking_code_state' => 'IL', 'ad_state' => 'il', 'ad_city' => 'springfield', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/Chicago', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '62701', 'sef_url' => 'springfield-il', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/springfield-il/', 'alt_names' => 'Springfield,Spfld,SPFLD (LONG),Springfeild', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '62701', (int) 1 => '62702', (int) 2 => '62703', (int) 3 => '62704', (int) 4 => '62705', (int) 5 => '62706', (int) 6 => '62707', (int) 7 => '62708', (int) 8 => '62711', (int) 9 => '62712', (int) 10 => '62713', (int) 11 => '62715', (int) 12 => '62716', (int) 13 => '62719', (int) 14 => '62721', (int) 15 => '62722', (int) 16 => '62723', (int) 17 => '62726', (int) 18 => '62736', (int) 19 => '62739', (int) 20 => '62746', (int) 21 => '62756', (int) 22 => '62757', (int) 23 => '62761', (int) 24 => '62762', (int) 25 => '62763', (int) 26 => '62764', (int) 27 => '62765', (int) 28 => '62766', (int) 29 => '62767', (int) 30 => '62769', (int) 31 => '62776', (int) 32 => '62777', (int) 33 => '62781', (int) 34 => '62786', (int) 35 => '62791', (int) 36 => '62794', (int) 37 => '62796' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-il', (int) 1 => 'spfld-il', (int) 2 => 'spfld-long-il', (int) 3 => 'springfeild-il', (int) 4 => 'grandview-il', (int) 5 => 'southern-view-il', (int) 6 => 'jerome-il', (int) 7 => 'leland-grove-il', (int) 8 => 'state-of-illinois-il', (int) 9 => 'andrew-il', (int) 10 => 'archer-il', (int) 11 => 'bissell-il', (int) 12 => 'bradfordton-il', (int) 13 => 'clear-lake-il', (int) 14 => 'devereux-heights-il', (int) 15 => 'riddle-hill-il', (int) 16 => 'horace-mann-ins-il', (int) 17 => 'hope-school-il', (int) 18 => 'state-rev-box-3547-il', (int) 19 => 'secy-of-state-vehicle-svcs-il', (int) 20 => 'drivers-lic-div-il', (int) 21 => 'state-rev-3386-il', (int) 22 => 'state-rev-3667-il', (int) 23 => 'central-il-public-service-il', (int) 24 => 'il-sec-state-il', (int) 25 => 'dept-public-property-cwlp-il', (int) 26 => 'il-dept-public-health-il', (int) 27 => 'il-dept-human-services-il', (int) 28 => 'healthcare-and-family-serv-il', (int) 29 => 'dept-of-transportation-il', (int) 30 => 'dhs-dept-of-mental-health-il', (int) 31 => 'hwy-accident-bureau-il', (int) 32 => 'il-dept-ins-il', (int) 33 => 'st-johns-hospital-il', (int) 34 => 'il-dept-revenue-il', (int) 35 => 'il-office-educ-il', (int) 36 => 'memorial-med-ctr-il', (int) 37 => 'il-dept-reg-and-educ-il', (int) 38 => 'il-ro-tax-div-il' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '27544', (int) 1 => '27545', (int) 2 => '27546', (int) 3 => '27547', (int) 4 => '27548', (int) 5 => '27549', (int) 6 => '27550', (int) 7 => '27551', (int) 8 => '27552', (int) 9 => '27553', (int) 10 => '27554', (int) 11 => '27555', (int) 12 => '27556', (int) 13 => '27557', (int) 14 => '27558', (int) 15 => '27559', (int) 16 => '27560', (int) 17 => '27561', (int) 18 => '27562', (int) 19 => '27563', (int) 20 => '27564', (int) 21 => '27565', (int) 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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 ?? 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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">Give Congress 100 Reasons to Support Family Caregivers, Ohio!</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 01/29/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>We’re giving Congress <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/100reasons" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">100+ reasons</a></span></span> to prioritize a tax credit for family caregivers in the first 100 days of the new presidency.<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmarketing.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ixqRxcfKfqa0RM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Add your reason to the list.</b></a></span></span><u> </u>We’ll share your reasons with Congress, so that they understand what family caregivers experience day-in and day-out as they care for their loved ones.<br><br><b>Reason #1:</b> Family caregivers spend on average $7,200+ a year out of their own pockets to help keep their loved ones at home—making it harder for them to afford groceries and pay bills. They pay for:<br></p><ul><li>Home improvements, like building ramps or installing grab bars.a<br></li><li>Home care aides.<br></li><li>Adult day services.<br></li><li>Transportation.<br></li><li>And so much more.</li></ul><p>Family caregivers put family first. They take responsibility to help their parents, spouses and other loved ones stay at home—where they want to be. Without the 1.37 billion hours of unpaid labor<b> </b>Ohio caregivers provide each year, more older Americans would be forced out of their homes and into costly nursing homes—with the government and taxpayers footing the bill.<br><br><b>It’s time for Congress to put money back in the pockets of these hardworking Americans by including a tax credit for family caregivers in the tax package.</b><br><br><b>Related Resources:</b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ohio/ohio-caregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ohio Family Caregivers Advocacy and Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Ohio. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ebeb08d68b-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$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">$keyword</span><span style="color: 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They pay for:<br></p><ul><li>Home improvements, like building ramps or installing grab bars.a<br></li><li>Home care aides.<br></li><li>Adult day services.<br></li><li>Transportation.<br></li><li>And so much more.</li></ul><p>Family caregivers put family first. They take responsibility to help their parents, spouses and other loved ones stay at home—where they want to be. Without the 1.37 billion hours of unpaid labor<b> </b>Ohio caregivers provide each year, more older Americans would be forced out of their homes and into costly nursing homes—with the government and taxpayers footing the bill.<br><br><b>It’s time for Congress to put money back in the pockets of these hardworking Americans by including a tax credit for family caregivers in the tax package.</b><br><br><b>Related Resources:</b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ohio/ohio-caregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ohio Family Caregivers Advocacy and Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Ohio. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ebeb08d68b-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$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: 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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">Give Congress 100 Reasons to Support Family Caregivers, Ohio!</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 01/29/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>We’re giving Congress <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/100reasons" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">100+ reasons</a></span></span> to prioritize a tax credit for family caregivers in the first 100 days of the new presidency.<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmarketing.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ixqRxcfKfqa0RM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Add your reason to the list.</b></a></span></span><u> </u>We’ll share your reasons with Congress, so that they understand what family caregivers experience day-in and day-out as they care for their loved ones.<br><br><b>Reason #1:</b> Family caregivers spend on average $7,200+ a year out of their own pockets to help keep their loved ones at home—making it harder for them to afford groceries and pay bills. They pay for:<br></p><ul><li>Home improvements, like building ramps or installing grab bars.a<br></li><li>Home care aides.<br></li><li>Adult day services.<br></li><li>Transportation.<br></li><li>And so much more.</li></ul><p>Family caregivers put family first. They take responsibility to help their parents, spouses and other loved ones stay at home—where they want to be. Without the 1.37 billion hours of unpaid labor<b> </b>Ohio caregivers provide each year, more older Americans would be forced out of their homes and into costly nursing homes—with the government and taxpayers footing the bill.<br><br><b>It’s time for Congress to put money back in the pockets of these hardworking Americans by including a tax credit for family caregivers in the tax package.</b><br><br><b>Related Resources:</b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ohio/ohio-caregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ohio Family Caregivers Advocacy and Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Ohio. 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"las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, 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'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-cool-c', '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 {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-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' => 'index, 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' => 'springfield-il-cp', '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' => 'Illinois', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Springfield', '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-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IL?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIL-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Illinois', 'contactus_email' => 'ILAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-illinois-contact-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpillinois', 'state_contract_id' => '56000', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/illinois.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5817721938001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-illinois-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-il-2020-08-20.html', 'State_Label' => 'Illinois'', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-illinois-il-2021-02-05.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'springfield-il', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpillinoisjoy', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Illinois.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Illinois', 'county' => 'Sangamon', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -89.653297424316, (int) 1 => (float) 39.80179977417 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.80179977417, 'longitude' => (float) -89.653297424316, 'city_state' => 'Springfield, IL', 'city_state_search' => 'Springfield IL,Spfld IL,SPFLD (LONG) IL,Springfeild IL', 'pilot_name' => 'Springfield', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 271, 'community_name' => 'Springfield', 'community_state' => 'IL', 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => 'springfield-il', 'title' => 'Springfield, IL', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting Springfield', 'tracking_code_town' => 'SPRINGFIELD', 'tracking_code_state' => 'IL', 'ad_state' => 'il', 'ad_city' => 'springfield', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/Chicago', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '62701', 'sef_url' => 'springfield-il', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/springfield-il/', 'alt_names' => 'Springfield,Spfld,SPFLD (LONG),Springfeild', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '62701', (int) 1 => '62702', (int) 2 => '62703', (int) 3 => '62704', (int) 4 => '62705', (int) 5 => '62706', (int) 6 => '62707', (int) 7 => '62708', (int) 8 => '62711', (int) 9 => '62712', (int) 10 => '62713', (int) 11 => '62715', (int) 12 => '62716', (int) 13 => '62719', (int) 14 => '62721', (int) 15 => '62722', (int) 16 => '62723', (int) 17 => '62726', (int) 18 => '62736', (int) 19 => '62739', (int) 20 => '62746', (int) 21 => '62756', (int) 22 => '62757', (int) 23 => '62761', (int) 24 => '62762', (int) 25 => '62763', (int) 26 => '62764', (int) 27 => '62765', (int) 28 => '62766', (int) 29 => '62767', (int) 30 => '62769', (int) 31 => '62776', (int) 32 => '62777', (int) 33 => '62781', (int) 34 => '62786', (int) 35 => '62791', (int) 36 => '62794', (int) 37 => '62796' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-il', (int) 1 => 'spfld-il', (int) 2 => 'spfld-long-il', (int) 3 => 'springfeild-il', (int) 4 => 'grandview-il', (int) 5 => 'southern-view-il', (int) 6 => 'jerome-il', (int) 7 => 'leland-grove-il', (int) 8 => 'state-of-illinois-il', (int) 9 => 'andrew-il', (int) 10 => 'archer-il', (int) 11 => 'bissell-il', (int) 12 => 'bradfordton-il', (int) 13 => 'clear-lake-il', (int) 14 => 'devereux-heights-il', (int) 15 => 'riddle-hill-il', (int) 16 => 'horace-mann-ins-il', (int) 17 => 'hope-school-il', (int) 18 => 'state-rev-box-3547-il', (int) 19 => 'secy-of-state-vehicle-svcs-il', (int) 20 => 'drivers-lic-div-il', (int) 21 => 'state-rev-3386-il', (int) 22 => 'state-rev-3667-il', (int) 23 => 'central-il-public-service-il', (int) 24 => 'il-sec-state-il', (int) 25 => 'dept-public-property-cwlp-il', (int) 26 => 'il-dept-public-health-il', (int) 27 => 'il-dept-human-services-il', (int) 28 => 'healthcare-and-family-serv-il', (int) 29 => 'dept-of-transportation-il', (int) 30 => 'dhs-dept-of-mental-health-il', (int) 31 => 'hwy-accident-bureau-il', (int) 32 => 'il-dept-ins-il', (int) 33 => 'st-johns-hospital-il', (int) 34 => 'il-dept-revenue-il', (int) 35 => 'il-office-educ-il', (int) 36 => 'memorial-med-ctr-il', (int) 37 => 'il-dept-reg-and-educ-il', (int) 38 => 'il-ro-tax-div-il' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '27544', (int) 1 => '27545', (int) 2 => '27546', (int) 3 => '27547', (int) 4 => '27548', (int) 5 => '27549', (int) 6 => '27550', (int) 7 => '27551', (int) 8 => '27552', (int) 9 => '27553', (int) 10 => '27554', (int) 11 => '27555', (int) 12 => '27556', (int) 13 => '27557', (int) 14 => '27558', (int) 15 => '27559', (int) 16 => '27560', (int) 17 => '27561', (int) 18 => '27562', (int) 19 => '27563', (int) 20 => '27564', (int) 21 => '27565', (int) 22 => '27566', (int) 23 => '27567', (int) 24 => '27568', (int) 25 => '27569', (int) 26 => '27570', (int) 27 => '27571', (int) 28 => '27572', (int) 29 => '27573', (int) 30 => '27574', (int) 31 => '27575', (int) 32 => '27576', (int) 33 => '27577', (int) 34 => '27578', (int) 35 => '27579', (int) 36 => '27580', (int) 37 => '27581' ), 'cvent_community_code' => 'il-springfield' ) $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="/springfield-il/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 Springfield</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Springfield</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5525-virtual-zsntwdl9yqz.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chillicothe-il-c37315.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-CHILLICOTHE-LIBRARY">AARP Smart Driver™: Chillicothe Library</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Chillicothe Library</p> <p class="loc">Chillicothe, IL</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-il-get-fit-exercise-class-5625-virtual-k3nxxjkdgsk.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SIT-TO-FIT-EXERCISES">SIT TO FIT EXERCISES</a></h2> <p class="time">Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Facebook and YouTube</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/springfield-il/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-SPRINGFIELD-IL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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They pay for:<br></p><ul><li>Home improvements, like building ramps or installing grab bars.a<br></li><li>Home care aides.<br></li><li>Adult day services.<br></li><li>Transportation.<br></li><li>And so much more.</li></ul><p>Family caregivers put family first. They take responsibility to help their parents, spouses and other loved ones stay at home—where they want to be. Without the 1.37 billion hours of unpaid labor<b> </b>Ohio caregivers provide each year, more older Americans would be forced out of their homes and into costly nursing homes—with the government and taxpayers footing the bill.<br><br><b>It’s time for Congress to put money back in the pockets of these hardworking Americans by including a tax credit for family caregivers in the tax package.</b><br><br><b>Related Resources:</b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ohio/ohio-caregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ohio Family Caregivers Advocacy and Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Ohio. 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"dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "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-cool-c', '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 {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => 'News from AARP', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/hiking4.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/hiking4-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' => 'index, 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' => 'springfield-il-cp', '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' => 'Illinois', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in Springfield', '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-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/IL?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGIL-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP Illinois', 'contactus_email' => 'ILAARP@aarp.org', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-illinois-contact-us/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPIllinois', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpillinois', 'state_contract_id' => '56000', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/illinois.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/illinois/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5817721938001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-illinois-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-il-2020-08-20.html', 'State_Label' => 'Illinois'', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-illinois-il-2021-02-05.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'springfield-il', 'instagram_link' => 'aarpillinoisjoy', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/illinois/elecciones-guia-para-votar', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/Illinois.pdf', 'full_state' => 'Illinois', 'county' => 'Sangamon', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -89.653297424316, (int) 1 => (float) 39.80179977417 ), 'latitude' => (float) 39.80179977417, 'longitude' => (float) -89.653297424316, 'city_state' => 'Springfield, IL', 'city_state_search' => 'Springfield IL,Spfld IL,SPFLD (LONG) IL,Springfeild IL', 'pilot_name' => 'Springfield', 'pilot_sef_url' => '', 'community_id' => (int) 271, 'community_name' => 'Springfield', 'community_state' => 'IL', 'community_region' => null, 'brightspot_region' => 'springfield-il', 'title' => 'Springfield, IL', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting Springfield', 'tracking_code_town' => 'SPRINGFIELD', 'tracking_code_state' => 'IL', 'ad_state' => 'il', 'ad_city' => 'springfield', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/Chicago', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '62701', 'sef_url' => 'springfield-il', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/springfield-il/', 'alt_names' => 'Springfield,Spfld,SPFLD (LONG),Springfeild', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '62701', (int) 1 => '62702', (int) 2 => '62703', (int) 3 => '62704', (int) 4 => '62705', (int) 5 => '62706', (int) 6 => '62707', (int) 7 => '62708', (int) 8 => '62711', (int) 9 => '62712', (int) 10 => '62713', (int) 11 => '62715', (int) 12 => '62716', (int) 13 => '62719', (int) 14 => '62721', (int) 15 => '62722', (int) 16 => '62723', (int) 17 => '62726', (int) 18 => '62736', (int) 19 => '62739', (int) 20 => '62746', (int) 21 => '62756', (int) 22 => '62757', (int) 23 => '62761', (int) 24 => '62762', (int) 25 => '62763', (int) 26 => '62764', (int) 27 => '62765', (int) 28 => '62766', (int) 29 => '62767', (int) 30 => '62769', (int) 31 => '62776', (int) 32 => '62777', (int) 33 => '62781', (int) 34 => '62786', (int) 35 => '62791', (int) 36 => '62794', (int) 37 => '62796' ), 'urls' => array( (int) 0 => 'springfield-il', (int) 1 => 'spfld-il', (int) 2 => 'spfld-long-il', (int) 3 => 'springfeild-il', (int) 4 => 'grandview-il', (int) 5 => 'southern-view-il', (int) 6 => 'jerome-il', (int) 7 => 'leland-grove-il', (int) 8 => 'state-of-illinois-il', (int) 9 => 'andrew-il', (int) 10 => 'archer-il', (int) 11 => 'bissell-il', (int) 12 => 'bradfordton-il', (int) 13 => 'clear-lake-il', (int) 14 => 'devereux-heights-il', (int) 15 => 'riddle-hill-il', (int) 16 => 'horace-mann-ins-il', (int) 17 => 'hope-school-il', (int) 18 => 'state-rev-box-3547-il', (int) 19 => 'secy-of-state-vehicle-svcs-il', (int) 20 => 'drivers-lic-div-il', (int) 21 => 'state-rev-3386-il', (int) 22 => 'state-rev-3667-il', (int) 23 => 'central-il-public-service-il', (int) 24 => 'il-sec-state-il', (int) 25 => 'dept-public-property-cwlp-il', (int) 26 => 'il-dept-public-health-il', (int) 27 => 'il-dept-human-services-il', (int) 28 => 'healthcare-and-family-serv-il', (int) 29 => 'dept-of-transportation-il', (int) 30 => 'dhs-dept-of-mental-health-il', (int) 31 => 'hwy-accident-bureau-il', (int) 32 => 'il-dept-ins-il', (int) 33 => 'st-johns-hospital-il', (int) 34 => 'il-dept-revenue-il', (int) 35 => 'il-office-educ-il', (int) 36 => 'memorial-med-ctr-il', (int) 37 => 'il-dept-reg-and-educ-il', (int) 38 => 'il-ro-tax-div-il' ), 'town_ids' => array( (int) 0 => '27544', (int) 1 => '27545', (int) 2 => '27546', (int) 3 => '27547', (int) 4 => '27548', (int) 5 => '27549', (int) 6 => '27550', (int) 7 => '27551', (int) 8 => '27552', (int) 9 => '27553', (int) 10 => '27554', (int) 11 => '27555', (int) 12 => '27556', (int) 13 => '27557', (int) 14 => '27558', (int) 15 => '27559', (int) 16 => '27560', (int) 17 => '27561', (int) 18 => '27562', (int) 19 => '27563', (int) 20 => '27564', (int) 21 => '27565', (int) 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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 ?? 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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">Give Congress 100 Reasons to Support Family Caregivers, Ohio!</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 01/29/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>We’re giving Congress <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/100reasons" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">100+ reasons</a></span></span> to prioritize a tax credit for family caregivers in the first 100 days of the new presidency.<b> </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpmarketing.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ixqRxcfKfqa0RM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Add your reason to the list.</b></a></span></span><u> </u>We’ll share your reasons with Congress, so that they understand what family caregivers experience day-in and day-out as they care for their loved ones.<br><br><b>Reason #1:</b> Family caregivers spend on average $7,200+ a year out of their own pockets to help keep their loved ones at home—making it harder for them to afford groceries and pay bills. They pay for:<br></p><ul><li>Home improvements, like building ramps or installing grab bars.a<br></li><li>Home care aides.<br></li><li>Adult day services.<br></li><li>Transportation.<br></li><li>And so much more.</li></ul><p>Family caregivers put family first. They take responsibility to help their parents, spouses and other loved ones stay at home—where they want to be. Without the 1.37 billion hours of unpaid labor<b> </b>Ohio caregivers provide each year, more older Americans would be forced out of their homes and into costly nursing homes—with the government and taxpayers footing the bill.<br><br><b>It’s time for Congress to put money back in the pockets of these hardworking Americans by including a tax credit for family caregivers in the tax package.</b><br><br><b>Related Resources:</b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ohio/ohio-caregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ohio Family Caregivers Advocacy and Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Ohio. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ebeb08d68b-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$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">$keyword</span><span style="color: 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They pay for:<br></p><ul><li>Home improvements, like building ramps or installing grab bars.a<br></li><li>Home care aides.<br></li><li>Adult day services.<br></li><li>Transportation.<br></li><li>And so much more.</li></ul><p>Family caregivers put family first. They take responsibility to help their parents, spouses and other loved ones stay at home—where they want to be. Without the 1.37 billion hours of unpaid labor<b> </b>Ohio caregivers provide each year, more older Americans would be forced out of their homes and into costly nursing homes—with the government and taxpayers footing the bill.<br><br><b>It’s time for Congress to put money back in the pockets of these hardworking Americans by including a tax credit for family caregivers in the tax package.</b><br><br><b>Related Resources:</b><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/ohio/ohio-caregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ohio Family Caregivers Advocacy and Resources</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Ohio. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680ebeb08d68b-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$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: 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href="/springfield-il/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/springfield-il/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/springfield-il/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/springfield-il/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">State & Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/springfield-il/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep d-none " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/springfield-il/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/springfield-il/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/springfield-il/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/springfield-il/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/springfield-il/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/springfield-il/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/springfield-il/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'News Feed', 'slug' => 'happenings' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to News Feed', 'slug' => 'happenings' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 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