The holiday season usually means fun with friends and family, goodwill and giving. Unfortunately, it's also prime time for cybercriminals to perpetrate fraud. Beware during the holiday rush and try not to act impulsively.
With more than 58,000 veterans calling Delaware home, AARP has a long history of supporting those who have served in the U.S. armed forces, and we take pride in helping them navigate life’s transitions. Caring for a veteran or service member is meaningful work, but it can also be challenging. Every caregiving journey is unique, and AARP is here to help. We offer free resources and community programs designed to support military families and caregivers. These include guidance on health care and housing, fraud protection, career training, job search assistance, and family caregiving.
Have you ever received a call from a scammer? Hundreds of Sussex Countians learned about how to prevent frauds and scams at the AARP Fraud Fair at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville. The event was a success because of the great work of our Sussex County Fraud Fighters. This dynamic group of volunteers helped generate an attendance of more than 400 Delawareans for shredding, resources, and a luncheon and panel discussion featuring Delaware leaders.
Hyacinth Lee, 81, crossed the finish line at the YMCA Pumpkin 5k walk in first place. “My faith in God has helped me push through bouts with breast and stomach cancer,” she said. Now in her eleventh year of membership at the Bear Glasgow YMCA, she enjoys daily classes in yoga, body combat, spinning, body sculpting and more.
George Meldrum of Wilmington has been awarded AARP Delaware’s 2019 Andrus Award winner. The AARP Andrus Award for Community Service is an annual awards program developed to honor individuals whose service is a unique and valuable contribution to society and AARP’s 188,000 members in the First State.
Do you know ways to help keep your aging loved ones from losing money to scams and fraud? We’ll share important information that could help you keep them safe during our free webinar.
Not sure which Medicare plans and options are right for you or a loved one? AARP is here to help connect you to the resources that may make it easier for you to decide what’s right for you.
Delaware’s 123,000 family caregivers often have to juggle tending to loved ones while working. That task is even more burdensome when ailing or aging family members need to have medication administered to them.
Looking for a job that has flexible hours, competitive pay, and matters to your community? Consider working for the 2020 Census! Get more information on the potential opportunities during our free webinar.