George Bridges

The flu can keep you in bed for days, and for the elderly, very young children and people with low immunity, it can be a killer. That’s why AARP is working with the Virgin Islands Department of Health and other agencies to hold daylong immunization fairs. The events offer free flu shots and shingles vaccinations for senior citizens, grandparents raising grandchildren, and others at risk.

Por Rita Beamish

Hearing live music can be one of life’s most enjoyable and enriching experiences. It’s even better at a discount.

Tampa Bay boomers who want to go from thinking about changing their lives or careers to actually doing it shouldn’t miss Encore Connect: Your Roadmap to What’s Next.

The 2016 legislative session begins Jan. 5, and AARP wants to make sure lawmakers are working for Mississippians age 50-plus. Topping the agenda is adequate funding for home- and community-based services, which could provide some relief to the state’s 500,000 unpaid family caregivers.

By Cynthia Pasquale

A new law that took effect Jan. 1 will ease transitions from hospital to home for patients and their caregivers. AARP Indiana backed the Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act and is celebrating its enactment.

You take care to keep your body fit as you age, but what about your home? Universal design features can make a home more accessible and livable for people of all ages.

AARP Minnesota invites community groups across the state to schedule a free Fraud Fighter presentation. About 20 trained volunteer presenters are available to talk about the latest trends in telephone and online scams, unsuitable investments and even theft by family members. Participants learn the tricks con artists use and how to protect themselves from fraud.

By Lisa Bertagnoli