The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
Caring for a parent, spouse, or other loved one can be a 24/7 job that is emotionally, physically and financially difficult. That’s why AARP works tirelessly to support family caregivers, striving to make your big responsibilities a little bit easier.
The 65+ Heritage Quilters of Tallassee have issued a Call for Quilts to be displayed at their 4th Annual Quilt show. The show will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on June 10 and from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on June 11, 2016.
Time is running short for the annual open enrollment period for Medicare, which will be ending on Monday, December 7, 2015. AARP Alabama wants to remind Medicare recipients that now is the time to ensure that your current coverage will still meet your needs in 2016.
AARP Alabama is very pleased to announce that Mike and Jane Moore of Tuscumbia are the recipients of the 2015 Andrus Award for Service. This prestigious annual award is based on the Moores' remarkable body of work as volunteers with AARP, and with their church and other community organizations.
Have documents with personal information that you need to dispose of safely? AARP Alabama, along with WBRC Fox 6 and Secure Destruction Service, will be hosting the final Shred-A-Thon of the year for the Birmingham area. This time, we're in Bessemer.
One of the best strategies for protecting yourself against identity theft is to shred your personal documents. Throwing them in the trash without shredding gives thieves access to your personal information. AARP Alabama wants to help you avoid identity theft by co-sponsoring FREE Shred-A-Thons in October.
Current college students are encouraged to apply for a paid internship with AARP Alabama at our state office in Montgomery. The focus of this internship will be Community Outreach. More details and application instructions are available at this link:
“Tonight, the Alabama Legislature passed a 2016 General Fund Budget that cuts the Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS) by 4.6%. While this is a reduction from the cut of 9% that was passed by the House last Friday, it is still a very disappointing outcome for Alabama’s seniors.