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News, events and activities for Hawaii residents age 50-plus
AARP announced that four organizations on Oahu, Maui and Kaua`i will receive $70,000 in 2025 Community Challenge grants. The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund 383 quick-action projects aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older adults. The funds will support efforts to improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and other key areas.
Protect yourself from identity theft by safely shredding sensitive documents at Access Information Management in Kailua Kona and Wailuku on June 21. You can also help the hungry at the same time by bringing food donations.
Other bills to create a state family caregiver tax credit and protect consumers against cryptocurrency ATM fraud failled to pass
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these contacts and resources will make the process easier
Whether you are prepared or unprepared for a disaster, the beginning of hurricane season is a reminder for all of us to have a disaster plan and disaster kit or to refresh and restock your disaster plans and kits.
Learn about elder care options and different levels of care available in Hawai`i in a free webinar sponsored by AARP Hawai`i on Tuesday, May 16th at 10 a.m.
AARP Hawaii invites members to a free June screening of The Wind & the Reckoning, which dramatizes the tragic saga of leprosy (Hansen’s disease) in Hawaii, and the banishment of infected islanders to a remote corner of Molokai.
As I write this, the legislature is at the halfway point. Bills have crossed over between the House and Senate and those bills that survive the crossover will go to conference committee and possible final passage.
Investing in uncertain times can be intimidating. Many of us don’t want to think about how inflation, rising interest rates and fears of a recession will affect our money. But not thinking about money and investing isn’t really an option if we want a secure retirement.
Strategies for improving brain health will be the focus of a free Maui workshop put on by AARP Hawai`i and Kaunoa Senior Services on April 25th at Kaunoa Senior Services in Paia.
AARP Hawai`i, in partnership with Access Corporation, will hold a document shredding and food drive event at the Hilo High School parking lot on April 29th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The shredding is free and you don’t have to be an AARP member to use the service, but you must pre-register for a time slot. Those without appointments will get priority and those without appointments will be accommodated as space is available.
Homeowners and caregivers looking to improve their homes so they or loved ones can continue living there regardless of their age or physical ability should attend a free AARP Hawai‘i Homefit Workshop on April 30th at Catholic Charities Hawai‘i on Ke`eaumoku Street.
In the early 1900s, the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, now called "Black Wall Street," was a vibrant and prosperous community. Despite the challenges and racial injustices they faced, residents of this community built a thriving neighborhood filled with successful Black-owned businesses, attorneys, doctors, and real estate agents. Their achievements were nothing short of remarkable and served as a beacon of hope for Black Americans nationwide.
Financial security is part of aging well. AARP Hawaii can help.
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