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
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.
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.
The "Collaborative Policy Forum: Delaware's Changing Landscape" addressed critical transportation issues facing the state's growing aging population on Wednesday, July 17th, from 8:30 am to noon at the Audion of the STAR Campus in Newark, DE.
We can all use a chance for some cooling off this summer with AARP Delaware's Summer Yoga Series. This gentle yoga class is virtual so you and your friends and family can do yoga in the comfort of your own home with any computer, iPad or even your phone. Summer is the perfect time to relax and improve your flexibility.
Delaware will hold its state primary on Tuesday, Sept. 10, to nominate candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, U.S. House and Senate, and state and local offices.
AARP announced five organizations throughout Delaware that will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants – part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; and more, with an emphasis on the needs of adults ages 50 and older.
In the fabric of society, few programs have woven themselves as deeply into the American culture as Social Security. The economic devastation of the Great Depression further exposed society's vulnerabilities, with millions of older Americans in poverty and many more at risk of financial ruin. In response, the Social Security Act was signed into law to better ensure a measure of income security for older Americans in retirement.
AARP Delaware held its annual Lobby Day at Legislative Hall in Dover on May 22. Our dynamic team of volunteers enjoyed grassroots outreach training and the opportunity to talk with elected officials about some top AARP priorities during this Legislative session.
Are you a caregiver? This is where we can help. Join us for a free webinar where we'll explore how working closely with your family doctor can help make the caregiving journey better for you and your loved ones.
Distracted driving unfortunately continues to be a big issue on our roads. According to the most recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) data from 2021, 13% of reported motor-vehicle crashes were the result of distracted driving. With April being Distracted Driving Awareness Month, it’s a good time to evaluate your driving habits. These useful tips and resources from AARP Driver Safety will help you eliminate distractions and stay safe when behind the wheel.