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Caregiving, financial security, health care—Arkansans 50-plus face multiple challenges. That’s why AARP Arkansas has expanded its list of topics for group presentations. Civic clubs, church groups, AARP chapters and other organizations can book a free presentation on Medicare, Social Security or caregiving, as well as the ever-popular Fraud Watch Network workshops.

THV11 meteorologist and co-anchor Tom Brannon turns 50 in a few days, and to properly commemorate this milestone, AARP Arkansas joined Tom live on the air this morning in the THV Weather Garden to present him with a complimentary AARP membership!

Due to the overwhelming response to Hurricane Harvey, AARP and AARP Foundation have increased their match from $1 million to $1.5 million and will continue to match – dollar for dollar – contributions up to a total of $1.5 million.

Utility costs can be burdensome, especially for people living on fixed incomes. And keeping track of proposed rate increases can be daunting.

This September, AARP Arkansas will offer members in Hot Springs Village free coffee on Fridays—and a free first glass of wine on Wednesdays. Why? To thank you for being a member!

If you are interested in AARP’s work in Arkansas—promoting health, improving retirement security, easing the burden on family caregivers, preventing fraud and making communities more livable—why not play an active role in these efforts?

The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold a free family caregiver workshop Thursday, March 30 for those who would like to learn about caring for an adult with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

Drivers, start your engines. But first, make sure you know how to navigate roundabouts.

Arkansans know it as one of the hottest events in Hot Springs: the documentary film festival, now celebrating its 25th year. AARP Arkansas is cosponsoring the popular event, which will be held Oct. 7-16 at the historic Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa.

The AARP state office is urging Arkansans to keep an eye out for elder abuse, which includes physical abuse, financial exploitation and self-neglect. Abuse may involve an intentional attempt to inflict suffering, or it could occur unintentionally due to infirmity, laziness or inadequate know-how on the part of the person responsible.