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Social Security has struggled with customer service for years. Declining staffing and funding has seen the Social Security Administration (SSA) leaving District residents in the lurch, dealing with long wait times on the phone and in Social Security offices, getting busy signals on the phone, or sometimes simply being unable to reach anyone for their customer service needs. SSA recently scrapped a proposed service change that would have forced many older District residents to have to go in-person to a Social Security office for routine services that have been handled over the phone.
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Throughout 2024, AARP DC continued to advocate for policies to empower District residents to improve their lives and choose where and how they live as they age. AARP DC has a long history of supporting older District residents who want to live independently as they age. This year, AARP DC fought for issues that matter most to seniors, their families and caregivers.
Living Unequally: Disrupting Health Disparities in the District
Video to help people spot, prevent and report holiday and winter season scams
Please join us at our annual complimentary Latino holiday luncheon at the Idaho Hispanic Community Center in Nampa on Thursday, December 19th from 11:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a catered traditional holiday luncheon complete with turkey, ham and all the trimmings. Get in the holiday spirit and socialize with your friends while learning something new from our guest speakers and provided entertainment. Come spend the day with us as we celebrate with our members and guests!
The 2024 grant from AARP Oklahoma for OSU's hot spot program brings the number of rural libraries now involved in the program to 33. The three communities added this year are Bristow, Yale, and Shattuck.
The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 introduced major updates to retirement savings, offering greater flexibility for individuals managing their 401(k) plans. These changes, effective in 2024, allow easier access to retirement funds for emergencies and adjust required minimum distribution (RMD) rules. While the updates are helpful, it’s important to weigh the long-term impact of these decisions on your financial future.
December 2 to 6, 2024, is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (ODSAW), a time to empower older adults to improve their safety on the nation’s roadways.
Kelly Ryan Huffield of White Sulphur Springs selected as recipient of 2024 Andrus Award for Community Service
At many Thanksgiving dinners, assembled families and friends will go around the table and express their thanks for what the last year has brought.
While this season is supposed to be filled with joy and cheer, it’s also, unfortunately, a season of holiday scams.
May your 2024 holidays be filled with joy, love and ease.
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