Cynthia Fagyas

Despite news coverage of extreme weather, most Americans aren’t prepared for disasters.

On the heels of a new report showing Arizona ranks ninth in the number of reported identity theft complaints, the AARP Fraud Watch Network is offering tips so people can learn how to protect themselves from the top ten scams reported by Arizonans in 2014.

When AARP Arizona’s James Hughes was recently asked to fill-in and host an AARP “Take Your Brush to Canvas” painting event in Phoenix, he didn’t think it would be a life-changing experience. “I never expected to get anything personal out of it, other than helping out our short-handed staff,” said James. “After all, I couldn’t even draw a straight line, so my expectations for actually painting a picture during the event were pretty low.”

Understanding the ins and outs of your mobile device or notepad can be daunting. In fact, many people 50 plus find operating their high-tech gadgets a bit overwhelming.

On the opening day of the 2016 Arizona legislative session, AARP Arizona hosted its annual legislative breakfast on the House Lawn of the State Capitol.

AARP is pleased to announce the appointment of Dana Marie Kennedy as State Director for Arizona AARP. Kennedy joins the national organization’s state office after serving more than 20 years as a leading advocate for working families, retirees, and women at the local, state and national levels.

Family caregivers provide the majority of care that helps a loved one remain living at home as they age.

Across Arizona, over 855,000 unsung heroes care for parents, spouses, aunts, uncles, friends, and other loved ones – helping them stay at home, with dignity, as they age. This silent army helps with bathing and dressing, transportation, meal preparation, and even complicated medical tasks like wound care and medication management. They are family caregivers.

Cars have changed. So have traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads you travel every day. Even the most experienced drivers can benefit from brushing up on their driving skills.

AARP's Lily Liu loves talking about the history of AARP. She has spent the better part of ten years researching the background of the national organization and its founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus.