Vermont Health Connect Announces Community Forums On Health Ins. Exchange

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

Advocacy | Health & Wellbeing | Vermont Forums Bring Vermonters Together to Discuss New Health Coverage Options Coming this Fall   Representatives of Vermont Health Connect are traveling to communities throughout the state through September to continue the health reform community forums series. The forums are an opportunity to learn more about Vermont Health Connect and the new health care options available in October. Vermont Health Connect will offer Vermonters a new way to choose a health insurance plan that fits their needs and budget.   “We …

New Outreach Director Joins AARP VT

New Outreach Director Joins AARP VT

Posted on 06/5/2013 by | AARP Vermont | Comments

About AARP | Advocacy | Press | Vermont Kelly Stoddard Poor has been appointed to associate state director at AARP Vermont in charge of state and community development.  She will be responsible for developing AARP Vermont’s volunteer capacity on social impact campaigns that improve the quality of life for all Vermonters as they age. In addition, she is responsible for statewide public education efforts and outreach to directly engage AARP Vermont members and their families on the issues that most affect their lives.   “We are very fortunate …

Gentlemen—Your Health Matters, Too! Get Insured, Get Screened, Get Healthy

Posted on 06/3/2013 by | AARP National | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Vermont By Nicole Duritz, Vice President, Health, AARP Education & Outreach This Father’s Day, I can’t help but think about the incredible men in my life. I have a father. He’s a terrific physician. I have a wise and talented brother. I have a wonderful husband and two amazing sons. Look, I may be a bit biased, but the one objective fact all the men in my life have in common is that they lead busy – some may say stressful …

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Protect Yourself From Fraud

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

Advocacy | Money & Work | Vermont The state attorney general’s office and AARP Vermont are presenting a series of fraud forums to help residents and their loved ones protect themselves against the latest scams and schemes. A panel of experts on consumer fraud is traveling the state this summer, talking to residents about how to spot some of the most recent and widespread scams. People 55 and older represent more than 80 percent of investment and lottery fraud victims, said Greg Marchildon, AARP Vermont state director. …

Check out these special summer offers for AARP members — Click the image to see the deals!

Check out these special summer offers for AARP members — Click the image to see the deals!

Posted on 05/24/2013 by | AARP Vermont | Comments

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Don’t Be A Target…or a Victim!

Posted on 05/14/2013 by | AARP Vermont | Comments

Events | Vermont Consumers lose billions of dollars every year to various kinds of consumer fraud. People over 50 are especially vulnerable and account for more than half of all victims. Whether it’s bogus investment deals, the Grandparent Scam, e-mail ploys, lottery scams, or the newest ID Theft scheme – sophisticated con-artists are busy at work coming up with new ways to get you to hand over your hard-earned money. It’s important to keep up to date on the latest scams and schemes …

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