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.
As utility costs across the state continue to rise, many older Hoosiers are looking to stretch their limited income as far as possible. A new energy rebate program could help them do that and the State of Indiana is seeking public input.
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The Indiana Behavioral Health Commission will deliver a report with recommendations on how to improve access to care to the Indiana General Assembly in October.
Late last month, AARP Indiana hosted its first Caregiver Connection, a new and engaging virtual event series for caregivers or anyone that just needs a break.
AARP Indiana is seeking volunteers for its Hoosier State Action Team—a growing group of volunteers that advocates for older Hoosiers on issues such as Social Security and support for caregivers.