AARP Utah State President Nancy McCormick Speaks Out on Dirty Air in the State

AARP Utah State President Nancy McCormick Speaks Out on Dirty Air in the State

Posted on 06/17/2013 by | AARP Utah | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Utah   The health of Utah’s seniors is negatively affected by air pollution.  We see the dirty air in winter and summer and know it is bad, but perhaps have no idea just how bad it is for us.   We often think senior concerns are all about issues like Medicare and Social Security, but that’s far from the truth.  Seniors should be equally concerned about making sure our communities are actually livable and that means being able to breathe the air. …

AARP Foundation Invests $2.5 Million in Innovative Housing Strategies to Help Vulnerable 50+ Population

AARP Foundation Invests $2.5 Million in Innovative Housing Strategies to Help Vulnerable 50+ Population

Posted on 06/13/2013 by | AARP Utah | Comments

Home & Family | Press | Utah AARP Foundation is pleased to announce $2.5 million in investments to fund three housing organizations that serve the vulnerable, 50+ population   AARP Foundation Invests $2.5 Million in Innovative Housing Strategies to Help Vulnerable 50+ Population Washington, D.C. – AARP Foundation is pleased to announce $2.5 million in investments to fund three housing organizations that serve the vulnerable, 50+ population. The Foundation’s new impact investment instrument will serve as a valuable funding source for these organizations while at the same …

Utah’s Tax Aide Program Filed 7000 Returns for Local Taxpayers

Utah’s Tax Aide Program Filed 7000 Returns for Local Taxpayers

Posted on 06/4/2013 by | AARP Utah | Comments

Local Resources | Utah | Volunteering Tax season is never the happiest time of the year, but that’s when Utah’s dozens of Tax Aide volunteers spring into action to help people complete their tax forms–for free.  Tax Aide sites are available at approximately 32 sites in Utah, though the program is nationwide and serves people in every state.  There is no age or income limit, but the program primarily serves people over 60 of low-to-moderate incomes.  All volunteers are trained and many have accounting or finance …

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Riding for Research: Volunteers Needed

Posted on 06/1/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Events | Utah | Volunteering Stunning scenery will be on display on a benefit bike ride that melds fitness, personal challenge and a general good time with the fight against multiple sclerosis. AARP Utah will sponsor a rest stop offering food and water to cyclists on the Logan route of the 27th annual Bike MS: Harmons Best Dam Bike Ride, June 29 and 30. AARP urges members to volunteer at the rest stop or sign up for the ride, which offers options of 40, 75 …

Top Ten Things You Should Know about the Affordable Care Act

Top Ten Things You Should Know about the Affordable Care Act

Posted on 05/28/2013 by | AARP Utah | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Utah Top Ten Things You Should Know about the Affordable Care Act By Nicole Duritz, Vice President, Health, AARP Education & Outreach Now that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the law of our land, you may wonder, “How does this impact my life?” Here are ten things to know about the law’s protections and benefits:   1.      Breathe easy. You are now protected against unfair treatment due to an illness or disability.       Health insurance companies can no longer …

Join AARP Utah at the Bees Game on August 2

Join AARP Utah at the Bees Game on August 2

Posted on 05/21/2013 by | AARP Utah | Comments

Events | Utah Hey sports fans!  We’d like you to join us on Friday, August 2 for AARP Night at the Bees!  Our own minor league baseball team, the Salt Lake Bees, will be taking on the Iowa Cubs at 7:05 pm and AARP Utah is offering a 50% discount off both the ticket price and an unlimited hot dog picnic.  Tickets are going for $4.00 and dinner for $6.00.  This applies to anyone in your family, so bring your grandchildren along for …

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