George Bridges

Under a revision of the Wyoming Telecommunications Act, state residents will continue to have the right to affordable, reliable landline service, no matter where they live. That right may be particularly important in Wyoming’s vast rural areas where cellular service is spotty. Many Wyomingites rely on landline service as their only means of communication.

AARP is working with CBS television stations News 9 and News on 6 to help caregivers access useful information by cellphone. Oklahomans can text the word “CARE” to 79640 to learn about webinars, movie screenings and videos on caregiving.

By Merry MacKinnon

It’s hard to plan meals when money is tight and it may be even harder to spend limited cash on perishables. In an effort to improve nutrition, a new program will offer incentives for low-income people to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.

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With unanimous passage of the Arkansas Lay Caregiver Act in both chambers of the General Assembly, Arkansas joins the growing ranks of states that are easing the transition from hospital to home for patients and their caregivers.

Feeling overwhelmed by debt? There is a way out.

Since 2012, AARP Wisconsin and the U.S. Small Business Administration have worked together to provide mentoring and practical advice to more than 305,000 budding entrepreneurs across the state.

Por John Van Gieson

AARP New Mexico is sponsoring fraud prevention seminars from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on July 14 at the Best Western Sally Port Inn & Suites in Roswell, July 16 at the Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas (N.M.) and Aug. 27 at the Best Western Stevens Inn in Carlsbad. Presenters will offer common-sense tips on how to avoid scams.