AARP Hawaii

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.

Learn about public safety, fighting crime and home safety in back-to-back webinars with CrimeStoppers Honolulu and the Honolulu Fire Department on April 19 and 20th.

A lifesaving new law caps insulin costs for people with Medicare, saving people with diabetes hundreds of dollars per year. Now, Hawai`i residents in Medicare prescription drug plans will have peace of mind knowing that they will no longer have to pay more than $35 a month for the insulin they need to stay healthy.

Learn how inflation, changing demographics and the future of Social Security and Medicare can change how you about save and invest for retirement and other goals at a free Finance Your Future conference on Saturday, April 8, at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai`i, 2454 South Beretania Street, starting at 8:30 a.m.