Nancy Alvarado has been awarded the 2024 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service for Minnesota. The annual award is AARP’s most prestigious and visible volunteer award. It recognizes individuals who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their communities in ways consistent with AARP’s purpose and vision. Nancy’s unwavering commitment to volunteer service exemplifies the belief of AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, in the power of ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
AARP Ohio wants you to have a safe and wonderful holiday with family and friends. Check out the holiday scam prevention tips, then enter our sweepstakes for a chance to win one of four $250 Visa gift cards—just in time for gift shopping.
November is National Family Caregivers Month, which seeks to shine a bright light on the more than 48 million American heroes, including 780,000 here in Massachusetts, helping care for their loved ones independently at home – where they want to be.
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and honoring the selfless work of caregivers across the country. This month highlights the challenges faced by family caregivers, celebrates their dedication, and raises awareness about the support they need. Whether caring for an aging parent, a child with special needs, or a loved one with a chronic illness, caregivers play a crucial role in providing comfort and stability.
Aging in place refers to the ability to live independently and comfortably in one's own home and community as one grows older, rather than moving to an institutional care setting. This is a priority issue for AARP.
With over 85% of veterans having encountered service-related scams in the last 12 months, now is a great time to review some of the most prevalent scams targeting current and former service members.