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Bills Making it Easier to Save for Retirement, Help Kupuna Approved by Governor

Other bills to create a state family caregiver tax credit and protect consumers against cryptocurrency ATM fraud failled to pass

Have Fun and Challenge Your Brain at the Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee

Got alphabet? Think you’re a good speller? Maybe even a great speller? Have fun and challenge your mind to keep it healthy. Enter this year’s Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee.

Natural disasters such as flash floods and wildfires can become life-threatening quickly and sometimes without much warning.

AARP Commits Thousands of Dollars to Strengthen Hawai`i Communities

AARP announced that four organizations on Oahu, Maui and Kaua`i will receive $70,000 in 2025 Community Challenge grants. The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund 383 quick-action projects aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older adults. The funds will support efforts to improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and other key areas.

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Get Ready to Vote at Home for Aug. 8 Primary

By George Bridges, MAY 1, 2020

Starting this year, the state is moving toward an all-mail/absentee elections. The big change will be in effect for the Aug. 8 primary and the Nov. 3 general election.

AARP Hawai`i Hosts Coronavirus Telephone Town Hall with U.S. Sen. Brain Schatz

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz answered questions about financial assistance available to individuals and small businesses through the CARES Act at a Telephone Town Hall sponsored by AARP Hawai`i.

Hawaii COVID-19 News and Information

View the latest information and articles from AARP Hawaii.

Live Q&A Event: Coronavirus: Coping & Maintaining Your Well-Being

AARP will host a live Coronavirus Information Tele-Town Hall every Thursday at 12 p.m. (CST). Experts at this week’s live Q&A event will address your questions related to protecting yourself and loved ones from the virus, staying healthy and reducing social isolation.

Is your loved one in a nursing home? 6 Questions you need to ask

AARP is providing information and resources about COVID-19 to help older Hawai`i residents and their families protect themselves from the virus and prevent it from spreading to others.

Scammers are trying to take your COVID-19 Stimulus Dollars

The stimulus checks aren’t even in the mail, yet scammers are already trying to steal your $1,200 CARES Act monies, according to reports coming in to the AARP Fraud Watch Network.

AARP Hawai`i has Tips for Hawai`i Family Caregivers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hawai`i’s 157,000 family caregivers need to take care of themselves and create a plan for caring for a loved one if they get sick.

Hawai'i Information, Health and Food Help During COVID-19 Outbreak

Resources for updates, home health visits, food banks, grocery access and meal delivery.

AARP Community Challenge Grant Program Extends Application Deadline

By Geneva Diaz, MAR 27, 2020

AARP is extending the deadline for the Community Challenge Grant Program to fund “quick-action” projects to improve local communities. Applications must now be submitted by 6 p.m. Hawa`i time on May 15, 2020. The deadline had been April 1. Winners will be announced in August and all projects must be completed by December 18.