AARP is helping the Indianapolis Public Library system expand its fraud prevention programming to combat rising fraud losses among older residents. The Outsmarting Scammers series will include consumer protection presentations from the Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
Gary, Indiana recently joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. Director of Community Engagement, Emily Gorman, traveled to Gary to attend a press conference where Mayor Melton signed an executive order to launch the AARP Age-Friendly Advisory Council. This executive order will kick start a dedicated effort to actively try to make the city of Gary more inclusive for older adults.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
Hoosiers need housing that is accessible, affordable, safe and secure. It is a critical component to making our communities across the state more livable. Adequate housing is a key factor in ensuring that older adults can remain in their homes and communities for as long as they choose. United States Senator Todd Young will be joining to give updates about housing legislation currently making its way through Congress.
Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging recently announced the launch of a comprehensive needs assessment survey of adults aged 60 and older.
For 89 years, Social Security has helped millions of Americans retire and been there for multiple generations — never missing a payment. But the program faces challenges and AARP Indiana is inviting Hoosiers to join us for a special, virtual event with New York Times bestselling author John Green (The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down) and an intergenerational panel of experts who will provide insights on advocacy, civics, retirement savings, and the future of this important program.
Join AARP Indiana for a brand-new event series, sweepstakes, and local discount with the Evansville African American Museum, a collaboration that promises to enrich the community's connection to our shared history and culture.
Social Security's trust fund reserves are continuing to shrink. That’s why shoring up the program's finances is an advocacy priority for AARP Indiana as voters gear up for the November election.
Each year, AARP works in partnership with local leaders, organizations, and dedicated residents to help boost their community’s work to become more livable for residents of all ages. As part of that effort, AARP is excited to announce the largest investment of grant dollars to date through the AARP Community Challenge grant program. More than $3.8 million in quick-action grants are being distributed to 343 projects across all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Scammers and fraudsters are getting more and more creative. But creativity has a hard time standing up to the power of industrial strength paper shredders. Shred the scammers one document at a time at AARP Indiana’s summer Shred Day at New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 1545 Waite Street, Gary on July 13th!