AARP Virginia

New Bill Aims to Protect Consumers - Especially Older Adults - from Fraud and Financial Loss

We invite you to enter AARP Connecticut’s sweepstakes for a chance to see the R&B Lovers Tour headlined by Keith Sweat and R&B icons Joe, Dru Hill and Ginuwine. One winner will receive two club tickets, one parking pass, and access to a VIP entrance to the show on February 15 at Total Mortgage Arena. As Valentine’s Day approaches, learn about AARP’s fraud prevention resources and hear how one Connecticut woman who lost nearly $1 million to a romance scam fought back and helped pass a new law.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax assistance and preparation at sites around Montana from January 15 through April 15

In the Spirit of Ethel: A New Monthly Series Celebrating Connections, Camaraderie, and Community

Looking for a fun way to connect with others, learn something new and enjoy a little friendly competition... all from the comfort of home? You are cordially invited to play virtual bingo!

AARP Montana invites you to Webinar Wednesdays — a free informational series on select Wednesdays of the month at 10:00 AM.

AARP Kentucky Now Accepting 2026 Community Challenge Grant Applications

As the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) leads Identity Theft Awareness Week this January, AARP is reminding U.S. Virgin Islands residents that identity theft remains a growing threat across the nation — and that our island communities are not immune. An AARP-sponsored report from Javelin Strategy & Research shows that American adults lost $47 billion to identity fraud and scams in 2024. Given USVI’s frequent use of mail services, its high reliance on digital banking, and recurring reports of phishing and impersonation scams targeting local consumers, heightened awareness is essential. “Social Security numbers in particular are like gold to criminals hoping to perpetrate identity fraud, which often leaves victims to ‘face a daunting and frustrating process to reclaim their identity,’” said Bill Sweeney, AARP Senior Vice President for Government Affairs. Residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands can take practical steps to reduce risk and protect their personal information.

Join Lewiston Age Friendly for the Cabin Fever program, held every Tuesday from February through March. AARP Maine sponsors the first Tuesday of each month. Learn about scams, connect with others, and enjoy a free light lunch.

More than 1 million Wisconsinites provide care to a family member or friend with complex medical conditions or disabilities. That’s nearly one quarter (23 percent) of adults across the state. Nearly 60 percent of family caregivers in Wisconsin provide care to someone who has a long-term physical condition.