Jennifer Millea

AARP Driver Safety is actively seeking volunteers in Connecticut to instruct their Smart Driver Course. There is a special need in eastern Connecticut in Windham and New London counties. However, all areas of the state need volunteer instructors.

The AARP Fraud Watch Network is borrowing a favorite tactic of con artists in an attempt to beat cons at their own game. AARP Fraud Watch Network staff and volunteers operated their own telemarketing boiler room as part of a regional Fraud Watch Action Day on September 17 in Boston, MA. But instead of hearing from crooks, local residents received tips and information on how to protect themselves from two leading “imposter scams” hitting thousands of residents in Connecticut and throughout the country. Impersonating police officers, federal agents or financial service companies, scammers use their “authority” to scare a person into paying them. Or, they pretend to be a friend or loved one in trouble who needs money.

Upcoming events in Connecticut this Fall!

AARP Connecticut is a presenting sponsor of the 2015 Transitions Active Adult and Senior Living and Planning Expo on September 13 at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville, CT. During the Expo, we’re offering free seminars to attendees on Fraud Prevention, the Future of Retirement Savings and Job Search Tips for Age 50-Plus Workers. Each seminar will be offered twice, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Learn more below, then view the Program Schedule to pre-register.

The following guest blog was written by Barbara Katz, RN, MSN Director of Clinical Program Development at VNA Community Healthcare.

AARP Connecticut is a presenting sponsor of the 2015 Transitions Active Adult and Senior Living and Planning Expo on September 13 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT. During the Expo, we’re offering free seminars to attendees on fraud prevention, the future of retirement savings and job search tips for age 50-plus workers. Each seminar will be offered twice, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Learn more below, then view the Program Schedule to pre-register.

AARP Connecticut is a presenting sponsor of the 2015 Transitions Active Adult and Senior Living and Planning Expo* on September 13 at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville, CT. During the Expo, we’re offering free seminars to attendees on Fraud Prevention, the Future of Retirement Savings and Job Search Strategies for Age 50-Plus Workers. Each seminar will be offered twice, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Learn more below, then view the Program Schedule to pre-register.

Protect yourself against ID theft and fraud by shredding your outdated personal documents at WTIC's Shred Day event on October 3rd from 10am to 1pm at EnviroShred*, 22 Prestige Park Circle in East Hartford. Sponsored by AARP Fraud Watch Network, this FREE shredding event is open to the public.

Are you looking for an opportunity to get involved in your community and give back through volunteering? AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is seeking volunteers across the state to help Connecticut taxpayers who will need assistance preparing and filing their 2015 tax returns.

Caregiving may be one of the most important roles you will ever take on in your life. You may have become a caregiver suddenly or perhaps your role has evolved over time. No matter where you are in the continuum of caregiving—starting to plan, helping to coordinate a big move, or taking care of a family member in your home—having resources at your fingertips will make the process easier.