The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
AARP strongly supports the Paid Family Leave and Paid Sick Leave programs because family caregivers who work shouldn’t have to choose between caring for a loved one and making a living.
AARP California is hosting FREE document-shredding events throughout the state this year. Find an event near you and register for your spot. Your documents will be shredded on-site, free of charge.
In the early 1900s, the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, now called "Black Wall Street," was a vibrant and prosperous community. Despite the challenges and racial injustices they faced, residents of this community built a thriving neighborhood filled with successful Black-owned businesses, attorneys, doctors, and real estate agents. Their achievements were nothing short of remarkable and served as a beacon of hope for Black Americans nationwide.
Impostor scams were the second most common type of fraud in California last year, where criminals use the anonymity of the internet to pose as a friend, romantic prospect or government agency.
AARP California’s new podcast, which airs topics vital to older adults and state residents of all ages, has two compelling presentations on tap for March.
Join AARP California as we celebrate local black leaders in California and see how they’ve made a difference in their communities. Gloria Brown is one of the founders of the Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council which works to eliminate disparities through innovative models of self-education and service. She has also worked with the San Mateo Police department to create an Alzheimer’s training program for officers.
We may celebrate love and romance on Valentine’s Day, but sometimes it can make people feel lonely, vulnerable, and isolated. Many turn to popular dating sites looking for love, companionship, and connection. But instead of finding that special someone, they could meet a scammer just waiting for the chance to take advantage of them emotionally AND financially!
AARP California Tea & Coffee Tuesdays is a monthly, virtual series connecting you to experts on health, wealth, self and other issues that matter to older adults and their families.