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Beverly Bennett Schaedler of Newtown to Receive 2024 AARP Connecticut Andrus Award for Community Service

NOV 22, 2024

AARP’s Annual Highest Volunteer Honor Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers Age 50-Plus

AARP Connecticut “Shred Fraud” Sweepstakes

Enter for a chance to win an Amazon Fire 7 Tablet and Amazon Basics Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Home Office Shredder

AARP Fraud Watch Network Goes to the Capitol; Latest & Tips on Veteran, Black Friday/Cyber Monday, and Solar Scams; Fighting Fraud Webinars; and “Shred Fraud” Sweepstakes

NOV 19, 2024

Across the country, someone’s identity is stolen every two seconds. Fraud is an escalating crisis, with losses far exceeding what is reported. While $9 billion in fraud losses were reported in 2022, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates the true financial impact at $137 billion due to underreporting. The impact on victims and their families can be financially and emotionally devastating, especially for older Americans.

How to Vote in Connecticut’s 2024 Elections

Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and voting options in Connecticut, such as mail-in voting, early voting or voting with a disability.

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Helping a Loved One Sort Out Their Insurance?

By Craig Davis, DEC 21, 2018

Get Your Questions Answered at AARP’s Free Webinar for Family Caregivers

AARP Connecticut Selects Recipients for First Livable Communities Grant Program

By Michael Humes, DEC 3, 2018

AARP Connecticut has selected four awardees for its inaugural “ Livable Communities Grant Program” dedicated to fund quick-action projects in Connecticut communities that will help make immediate improvements or jumpstart long-term progress that will support residents.

Go Back to School and Save

By George Bridges, DEC 1, 2018

AARP Connecticut offers members terrific opportunities to save money on enrollment at several schools of higher education.

Don’t Get Scrooged by Holiday Scam Artists

By Craig Davis, NOV 30, 2018

Trouble Getting to Polls for the Mid-Term Elections?

By Michael Humes, OCT 31, 2018

Voting in the mid-term elections is easy for some people – just a quick walk around the corner or a short drive to the polling station. But for others, it may seem impossible.