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Other bills to create a state family caregiver tax credit and protect consumers against cryptocurrency ATM fraud failled to pass
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 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.
A lifesaving 2023 law caps insulin costs for people with Medicare, saving people with diabetes hundreds of dollars per year. Now, Hawai`i residents in Medicare prescription drug plans will have peace of mind knowing that they will no longer have to pay more than $35 a month for the insulin they need to stay healthy.
$18,000 AARP Community Challenge Grant paid for the walking path and benches on the site of a future Resilience Center
AARP Hawai`i presented Stephen Lung with its 2022 Andrus Award for Community Service, AARP’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
It’s easy during these last busy shopping days before Christmas to be distracted and scam artists are especially hoping to catch you off guard during this time of year. They hope that you won’t think twice if you see a text message or email asking you to click on a link because a package wasn’t delivered or get a deal on social media that seems too good to be true.
Gubernatorial Candidates Duke Aiona, Joshua Green Talk Caregiving, Prescription Drug Prices and More
AARP asked Duke Aiona and Joshua Green about prescription drugs, long-term care, retirement savings and other issues.
A 2023 AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM report is highlighting the ways criminals target consumers during holiday season. A majority (80%) of U.S. consumers say they have experienced some type of fraud this year – many of which ramp up over the holiday shopping season. These holiday shopping scams have increased from last year’s report, from receiving fake notifications about shipments, to online ad scams, and more.
As a caregiver, Ken Takeya knows that if a hurricane, tsunami or some other disaster strikes Hawai‘i, he needs to be by his wife’s side, rather than running around or standing in long lines to buy water, food and gas.
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these contacts and resources will make the process easier
“Taking Care,” a documentary about actor/writer/producers Seth Rogan and Lauren Miller Rogan and their caregiving experience after Miller Rogan’s mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, will have free showings statewide through April 17.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free tax preparation Feb. 1 through April 15 throughout Hawai`i. Started in 1968, Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program and has served over 80 million people.
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