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Bills Making it Easier to Save for Retirement, Help Kupuna Awaiting Governor's Approval

Other bills to create a state family caregiver tax credit and protect consumers against cryptocurrency ATM fraud failled to pass

AARP Holds Telephone Town Hall on Social Security with U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono

Participants will get a chance to get Social Security Questions Answered

Learn to Prepare Yourself and Your Neighbors for a Disaster

A recent AARP survey revealed that most older Americans are likely to be unprepared if a disaster like a wildfire, hurricane or tsunami strikes; many are unfamiliar with apps and technology that can help them prepare and survive a natural disaster.

Family Caregiver Resources for Hawai`i

No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these contacts and resources will make the process easier

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Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.

Report: AARP Warns Consumers that Holiday Shopping is Increasingly Riddled with Fraud

A 2023 AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM report is highlighting the ways criminals target consumers during holiday season. A majority (80%) of U.S. consumers say they have experienced some type of fraud this year – many of which ramp up over the holiday shopping season. These holiday shopping scams have increased from last year’s report, from receiving fake notifications about shipments, to online ad scams, and more.

AARP is Looking for Volunteers to Join Our East Hawai’i Team

Find out about what AARP Hawai`i is doing in East Hawai`i to benefit our community and engage with kupuna. Attend a free AARP in Action lunch to learn about how AARP volunteers are helping family caregivers, protecting Social Security, fighting fraud, and having fun.

Work With Your Neighbors on Disaster Preparation

By Keali`i Lopez, MAY 2, 2025

AARP encourages community leaders to prepare their neighbors and neighborhoods in advance of a disaster.

Beware of Naughty Scammers When Shopping For Your Nice List

By Craig Gima, MAY 2, 2025

It’s easy during these last busy shopping days before Christmas to be distracted and scam artists are especially hoping to catch you off guard during this time of year. They hope that you won’t think twice if you see a text message or email asking you to click on a link because a package wasn’t delivered or get a deal on social media that seems too good to be true.

AARP Fraud Report: Scams Surge for Fifth Consecutive Year

A report from the AARP Fraud Watch Network underscores the growing concern of fraud among American consumers, as criminals continue to take advantage of widespread security vulnerabilities. The study examines emerging fraud trends and outlines essential protective measures consumers can adopt in an increasingly digital landscape.

Miles Okumura, Lynn Higashi Recognized For Community Service with Prestigious Volunteer Award

Honoka’a residents Miles Okumura and Lynn Higashi have been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2024 AARP Hawai`iAndrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.

Family Caregivers in Hawai`i Provide $2.6 Billion in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones

Latest AARP research attaches $2.6 billion value to the estimated 144 million hours of unpaid care that family caregivers provided in 2021.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Seeking Volunteers in Hawai`i

The AARP Foundation is recruiting friendly and service-oriented people throughout Hawai`i to join its Tax-Aide volunteer team. Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program. During the 2024 tax season, almost 28,000 volunteers served over 1.7 million taxpayers. Tax-Aide participants saved more than $1.3 billion in refunds and credits.