Carol Brooks Ball

AARP Massachusetts is a proud sponsor of the upcoming LGBT Elders 5th annual conference: LGBT Elders in an Ever-Changing World, and we hope you’ll join us!

For the 48th consecutive year, AARP Foundation is once again providing free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers with low- to moderate- income through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service , giving special attention to the older population. Taxpayers do not need to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this service.

Home- and community based services are cost-effective alternatives to nursing homes that save Connecticut money, support independent living, and help family caregivers. And as studies have consistently shown, most people want to remain in their homes and communities as they age.

Today, a secure retirement is out of reach for more than 600,000 Connecticut residents. These hard-working women and men work for small businesses and don't have a retirement savings plan available to them through their employer. And most fear they whatever they've saved on their own, if anything, is not enough for their retirement.

This information, provided by the Connecticut BBB and Eversource, is being shared with AARP members, family, and friends, by AARP Connecticut and the Fraud Watch Network.

Happy New Year and welcome to 2016! At AARP Massachusetts there is much to do as we advocate for caregiver supports and financial security for those 50 and older.

Whether you’ve been an AARP member for one year or for 20+ years, here’s your chance to learn more about what your AARP Massachusetts state office is planning locally in Boston — and how you can get involved!

Are you age 50 or older and looking for a job? Or perhaps you're considering changing jobs, or possibly looking to start your own business?

Join us on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 for an exciting evening of hockey and fun as AARP Connecticut presents the Bridgeport Sound Tigers' Teacher and Retired Teacher Appreciation Night! As an AARP member or guest you're entitled to discounted tickets and more (details below)!

By Gina King