Paul Greenwood spent more than two decades staring down — and prosecuting — Southern California criminals for abusing and defrauding older adults. Now he is hoping to give Hawai‘i residents the insights necessary to reduce their own risks of experiencing elder abuse and fraud.
Nearly three-quarters of Vermont caregivers say they’ve experienced emotional stress from their responsibilities, and more than one-third say they’ve faced financial strain, according to a new AARP poll.
In the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, AARP Maryland volunteer Mary Angela Baker wanted to connect people who were feeling isolated. Her solution: a quarterly virtual book club featuring Maryland-related books.
AARP Kentucky recently appointed Madison County resident Gary W. Adkins—a former assistant commonwealth’s attorney and U.S. Army veteran—as the organization’s new volunteer state president.
Accessory dwelling units, such as backyard cottages or in-law suites, are often touted as a good housing option for older adults who want to age in place.
Nearly half of North Carolina’s private-sector workers—more than 1.8 million people—don’t have a way to save for retirement through their employers. AARP hopes to change that by pushing for the creation of a state-facilitated retirement savings program during the upcoming legislative session.