AARP Colorado

If you have any questions about a scam or potential scam that involves cryptocurrency, call AARP ElderWatch to speak with a trained specialist who can help

AARP Colorado sent out a mass mailer to a number of residents on Aug. 1, 2022, which included a request for action in the upcoming gas rate increase requested by Xcel Energy.

The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program is a federal program created to provide food assistance to families with students or young children who had reduced access to meals due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Join Museo De Las Americas* for First Friday and the Opening of pop-up art exhibit, ¡Salud y Justicia! curated by Carina Bañuelos-Harrison.

The Colorado Alliance of Latino Mentors and Authors (CALMA)* will present its second Books&Beer event of 2022 on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2-5 p.m. at Raices Brewing Co, 2060 W. Colfax in Denver.

Most are familiar with AARP’s advocacy efforts at the federal level, but did you know that AARP has a robust presence at the state level, too?

AARP and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have released new resources to help local officials and emergency managers protect older adults in their communities before, during and after natural disasters and support communities in mitigating the effects of extreme weather events. Last year alone, the country experienced more than 1,300 tornadoes, 21 named storms (with winds of 39 mph or greater), nearly 59,000 wildfires that burned more than 7.13 million acres, numerous ice storms and other weather events that caused major damage and fatalities.

As temperatures rise, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone’s safety, but these conditions can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

With more people shopping from home than ever before, many consumers rely on delivery services like Amazon for some of the products they used to buy at store. Reports of scammers posing as the Amazon customer support have increased significantly over the past few years. Here are some tips for avoiding Amazon impostor scams:

AARP Colorado and AARP affiliate Senior Planet invite you to take a step away from the busy week and enjoy A Day of Health and Wellness, a virtual event focusing on the ingredients that can help us take the first steps to a healthier way of life on July 12 at 10 a.m.