In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the office of Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III, with sponsorship from AARP, is holding an Elder Abuse Prevention Conference — “A Focus on Avoiding Scams, Fraud, and Identity Theft” — on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 in Fall River.
According to longevity expert Dr. Bill Thomas, our culture tells us that aging will change us against our will, and for the worse. Arguing that this is false, Dr. Thomas blends myth and science, live music and visuals, in his Age of Disruption Tour. Dr. Thomas says the tour is like "a modern day barnstorming in a rock n’ roll tour bus, bringing communities a new and highly disruptive understanding of aging."
Every two seconds someone’s identity is stolen. Shredding confidential documents you no longer need is one good way to protect yourself against identity theft.
If you're currently in the work force and are looking for a new opportunity — or if you're looking for work — you're cordially invited to attend our upcoming business networking event!
AARP members and guests are invited to a free screening of Hello, My Name is Doris, a new film starring Sally Field. The film screening is presented by AARP Massachusetts and Movies for Grownups.
The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's recent Aging Survey, as part of its Age-Friendly Berkshire work, found that 98 percent of older adults thought it was important to age independently in their own homes.