In a state where more than 7,500 people filed identity theft complaints with the Federal Trade Commission in 2013, AARP Ohio is sending trained volunteers to speak to community groups about fraud.
Old appliances waste both energy and money. AARP West Virginia wants consumers to know help is available to make switching to power-saving devices more affordable.
AARP Iowa debuted its Fraud Watch Network presentations in the eastern part of the state in December and is expanding the program statewide this year. Trained volunteers discuss the latest trends in telephone and online scams, and explain how to recognize and report fraud.
AARP Wyoming will pay tribute to the state’s 106,000 family caregivers at a luncheon on April 29, which is Caregiver Appreciation Day at the Wyoming Conference on Aging. Luncheon speakers will discuss how to work with state, county and local governments to build a caregiver-friendly community.
City streets aren’t just for cars. Bicyclists, bus riders and pedestrians of all ages, abilities and speeds are on the roads and sidewalks—and AARP Louisiana is working to make sure these thoroughfares are safe for everyone.
Property taxes can be burdensome to people living on fixed incomes, and consumer advocates are concerned that more than half of Idahoans eligible for tax relief fail to apply.