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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.
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Several scams rely on convincing the target to deposit a check as a first step of the crime. They then convince the target to use the money in a specific way. For example, in some work-from-home scams, the “company” will send a check for deposit, and then once it “clears”, they direct the target to purchase needed office equipment from the company’s “catalogue”.
North Carolina is facing a shortage of nursing home and home-care workers. During this year’s legislative session, AARP North Carolina is working to educate state lawmakers about the issue.
AARP Indiana and other advocates in Fort Wayne want the city to update its Complete Streets policy — helping to make streets more accessible and safer for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and public transit users.
Caregivers need information, but they also need to eat.
In April, AARP Virginia is hosting a series of fraud prevention events to help older residents protect themselves against scams.
AARP Illinois is working with state lawmakers on steps to protect older adults against scams.
Jill Martin of Dover has seen first-hand how fraud can undermine someone’s self-esteem.
AARP Minnesota will inform residents about the change and promote AARP Smart Driver courses and other AARP Driver Safety programs during Traffic Safety Day at the Mall of America in May.
While crypto ATM scams are rising, advocates ask for daily transaction limits and other protections.
Our events calendar is a gateway to scores of free AARP virtual and in-person events, as well as local member discounts.
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