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NOV 14, 2024
Aidan Briggs and the George C. Croom Orchestra will perform a variety of songs. AARP Delaware will also present the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service during Intermission
NOV 7, 2024
Con artists have latched on to gift cards as a convenient, untraceable form of payment in their scams. That’s why AARP Delaware supported a new law, which was sponsored by State Representative Larry Lambert, requiring retailers selling third-party gift cards to post signage alerting customers to protect themselves from gift card scams and telling them how to report it. The bill is aligned with AARP’s efforts to prevent fraud through its Fraud Watch Network, and had AARP Delaware's full support as it sailed through the Legislature and passed unanimously.
NOV 1, 2024
Assisted living facilities that offer memory care must now employ specialized staff trained in handling dementia patients, under a new law supported by AARP Delaware.
OCT 28, 2024
AARP Delaware State Director Lucretia Young will host Sussex County Register of Wills Gregory Fuller for a Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 12 noon to discuss estate planning and wills.
Older adults are often a vulnerable and overlooked demographic when addressing the opioid abuse crisis in America. Considering the threefold increase in overdose deaths among older adults, there is a pressing need to address care concerns and navigate the challenges associated with this demographic. Forty percent of Delaware's population is over the age of 50, and 80 percent of those over the age of 50 are using two or more prescription medications, so educating clients and raising awareness for prescribers is vital.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free in-person and virtual tax assistance and preparation now through April 15. The nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program helped secure more than $1.1 billion in refunds for more than 1.5 million taxpayers last year. Tax-Aide is offered in conjunction with the IRS, and AARP membership is not required.
AARP Delaware’s new advocacy blog, First State Action, tells you all you need to know about the State Office’s efforts to make life better for you and your family. You will learn about legislative issues impacting you including caregiving, fraud, Social Security, Livable Communities, Financial Health and Voter Engagement.
AARP Delaware awarded Christine Powers with the 2023 Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award. AARP Delaware selected Ms. Powers for her remarkable service, which has greatly benefited her community.
Non-profits, governmental agencies, and others can get AARP dollars for a range of programs to make our communities more livable!.
Updates on AARP Delaware's advocacy activities and other policy news.
Social Security programs touch the lives of more than 71 million people. We work hard to ensure critical benefits and other services are accessible to you. Consider the start of the new year as an opportunity for you to engage with Social Security online. This begins with creating your free and secure personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Once you create an account, you can:
AARP Delaware plans to make the expanded use of accessory dwelling units a key statewide priority in 2024.
Enjoying personal time includes staying informed and socially connected to friends and family. We know it’s a top priority in today’s world. Quality time with loved ones really is priceless. And in the digital age, it is easy to find opportunities to connect with family, friends, and AARP, discover new on-ramps to fun, and enjoy shared interests.
Debbie Clark has been a dedicated AARP volunteer for more than ten years. She has been a fantastic team member, helping with everything from events management to advocacy.
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