AARP Delaware

Get Back on your Bike!

AARP Delaware has remained hard at work on behalf of older adults in the First State, advocating for family caregivers, fighting fraud and holding events like virtual movie nights.

AARP caregiving expert Amy Goyer will be a featured speaker at the Delaware Aging Expo as part of a session titled, Caregiving: A Discussion with Caregivers.

AARP interviewed Jackson for its Volunteer spotlight

Hear from AARP experts at the Delaware Aging Expo! Caregiving expert Amy Goyer will be a featured speaker during a Caregiving conversation, and State Director Lucretia Young will moderate a panel of state legislators to discuss aging issues in the First State. You can even learn some new tips for preventing fraud from Communications Director Kim Wharton on a Scam Alert! panel. And, it's all online so you can enjoy the discussions in the comfort of your own home or office.

Workers in Delaware, including family caregivers, must be able to take the time they need to care for themselves and their loved ones. The Coronavirus Pandemic has put a spotlight on this issue and the importance of having time and resources to care for loved ones.

Leader of AARP Wilmington, Delaware volunteer team, Cheryl Rice-Moore has been a dedicated volunteer of AARP Delaware for the past 3 years. Cheryl is an accounts payable coordinator for the Delaware Community Foundation, and enjoys working with the Bethel AME church to organize outreach events for the community. Cheryl Rice-Moore also services on the advocacy board of the New Castle County Library, where she assists with reading and education. AARP interviewed Cheryl for its monthly "Volunteer Spotlight" feature.

Tax time is here again and so are the IRS impostors! Scammers posing as IRS agents or Treasury Department officials are out there once again, calling to convince taxpayers that they owe back taxes and face immediate arrest. Know this: the IRS will initially contact you through the mail if you owe back taxes. If you receive an unexpected phone call, an email or a text indicating it’s from the IRS, do not engage. Report the scam attempt to the IRS at 800-366-4484 or www.tigta.gov. If you receive an email, forward it to the IRS at phishing@irs.gov, and then delete it.

We need to enhance walking, biking and transportation for Delawareans. That's why AARP supports House Bill 18, an act to amend title 2 of the Delaware code relating to complete community enterprise districts. The Act revises the requirements for the shape of a Complete Community Enterprise Districts (“District”) to maximize the use of transit, walking, and bicycling for those who live and work in the First State. The Bill passed on March 25, and it is ready for Governor Carney's signature.

The 2020 election season was unique, with many Americans seeking out resources for safer and more accessible voting during the pandemic. Delawareans were no exception. AARP Delaware jumped into action to fill the gap. A plan was devised to create a wide variety of video content for those searching for information online. The state office decided a professional videographer would offer the quality and access they were searching for.