Carol Brooks Ball

Unless you're on the South Shore or Cape Cod, you didn't get much snow during this latest winter storm. But the cold weather with dangerous wind chills is still a concern for elderly Massachusetts residents, especially those who are disabled and/or isolated. Please check in on these folks in your area, and use these resources if you find someone who needs help:

Yes there’s more snow coming — much of Cape Cod is already getting blanketed — this storm differs in that it’s bringing a threesome of unpleasantness: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning, along with a Wind Chill Advisory, and a Hazardous Weather Outlook for much of Massachusetts, from Tuesday, Jan. 21 through 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

AARP Massachusetts representatives visited The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts in Hatfield on Thursday, January 16, 2014, as part of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) outreach.

UPDATED 1/16/14: AARP Foundation announced Wednesday that it has established a relief fund to support older adults suffering from the severe cold weather that has gripped much of the nation. AARP and its members are committed to helping those in need; so to support these emergency relief efforts AARP and AARP Foundation will match dollar-for-dollar contributions up to $250,000, which could mean up to $500,000 in aid.

At age 91 and going strong, Marguerite LaMarque of Framingham, Massachusetts is beautiful inside and out.

During this cold January when cabin fever peaks, why not join fellow AARP members and your friends at AARP Massachusetts for a free movie in Boston?

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has issued safety tips based on severe cold weather and additional snowfall predicted for the region.

Think you know AARP? You’d be surprised…

Take control of your future financial security by learning about AARP’s free resources and online tools, and hear from experts regarding financial and Social Security issues.

Check Out Our Resources on Job Hunting for Those 50+ As you may be aware, Americans across the country, including several thousand here in Massachusetts, lost their federal emergency unemployment benefits last Saturday.