On the cusp of hurricane season, AARP Hawai`i is encouraging residents, especially kupuna and caregivers, to have an emergency plan and assisting Manoa to become disaster resilient by providing walkie talkies to Manoa residents willing to be part of an emergency communications network.
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.
To help in an advocacy campaign for a family caregiver tax credit in the 2024 session of the Hawai‘i State Legislature, AARP is asking caregivers to share their stories.
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From food to fitness, and YouTube to Twitter – there’s an app for that and AARP Hawai`i, AARP Alaska and Senior Planet are teaming up to offer free weekly online classes to teach kupuna how to use the technology on Friday mornings, starting Oct. 13.
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Fake charities, FEMA impostors and shady contractors are among the scams to watch out for after a disaster says Kathy Stokes, Director of Fraud Prevention Programs at AARP.
The wildfires on Maui are a stark reminder that a disaster can happen at any time and that thinking about and planning for a fire, hurricane, tsunami or other disaster is an imperative, especially for kupuna and caregivers of kupuna.