As a young lawyer in Illinois, Abraham Lincoln suffered from melancholy – what we now call depression. At the time, doctors attributed the condition to a buildup of black bile in the liver and recommended taking pills called Blue Mass, which contained mercury.
AARP Wyoming and Senior Planet, the flagship program of Older Adult Services (OATS) will host a series of online technology courses this summer. The classes move at a moderate pace so anyone can follow along, says Senior Planet trainer Johnny Hernandez.
Nearly 2 million Ohioans do not have access to a retirement savings plan at work. AARP Ohio supports HB 501, which would create a joint committee to study and report on state-facilitated options to improve access to workplace retirement savings programs for workers in the private sector.
AARP Arizona's Community Education Program covers essential topics such as fraud prevention, social security, medicare and more to inform the 50-plus community. This program guided by passionate AARP Arizona volunteers has continued to evolve and impact the community.
Join AARP Oklahoma and Healthy Living Norman for a presentation that will arm you with the latest data on fraud trends and provide tips and resources to protect yourself and your family.
Scammers and identity thieves will stop at nothing to steal personal information and money from their victims - even digging through trash. That's why shredding your documents with sensitive information is a recommended practice.
Distracted driving unfortunately continues to be a big issue on our roads. According to the most recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) data from 2021, 13% of reported motor-vehicle crashes were the result of distracted driving. These useful tips and resources from AARP Driver Safety will help you eliminate distractions and stay safe when behind the wheel.
As we delve into the summer of 2024, it's imperative that we gear up for the challenges that lie ahead. Initial predictions by national experts foresee a potentially record year in terms of named storms, which makes it all the more important to be prepared.