George Bridges

Keeping brains healthy and avoiding scams are the themes of AARP Utah’s next Real Possibilities University, scheduled Oct. 8 in Cedar City. AARP research has found both topics to be key concerns among Utahns age 50-plus.

Every two seconds, someone’s identity is stolen in the United States. The AARP Fraud Watch Network helps people spot and avoid the kind of identity theft that can happen to anyone who goes online, answers the phone or receives personal mail.

To help support family caregivers, AARP will hold a free Prepare to Care event Nov. 6 in Poplar Bluff. Participants will learn how to develop a caregiving plan, access in-home services, navigate Medicare and deal with legal issues.

Putting meals on the table is hard for people who don’t have enough cash to buy groceries on a regular basis. Getting the fresh fruits and vegetables they need for good health is even more of a challenge.

AARP Indiana is distributing wallet-sized cards to help Hoosiers understand how a new law could help their families when a loved one is hospitalized.

AARP is cosponsoring a gubernatorial debate in Kentucky, one of only three states electing a governor this year. State Attorney General Jack Conway (D) and businessman Matt Bevin (R) will face off at Centre College in Danville Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. WAVE 3 News will broadcast the debate statewide.

In one of the most disaster-prone states in the country, AARP Oklahoma has released a disaster preparedness kit called Game Day.

Austin Community College will host a series of seminars this fall to help local women find jobs. Funded by a grant from the AARP Foundation, these workshops will help women age 50-plus gain valuable job skills.

AARP Montana is joining the Walk to End Alzheimer’s to raise awareness and funds for care, support and research. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, the national event includes marches in seven Montana cities: Sept. 12, Eureka and Great Falls; Sept 13, Missoula; Sept. 19, Helena and Kalispell; Sept. 20, Bozeman; and Sept. 27, Billings.

AARP Oregon is seeking volunteers to serve on its state and community leadership teams.