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OCT 16, 2025
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – a great time to remind ourselves just how much of our lives take place online and the potential threats that exist in the digital world. Any device that stores information or connects to the internet could become a target for cybercriminals seeking to steal your data. Here are four important ways to help stay safe online.
OCT 16, 2025
In August, AARP testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging to spotlight a growing threat to Americans: fraud carried out by translational organized crime groups. Operating openly abroad, these networks are draining billions of dollars from victims, local communities and economies every year. Older adults are navigating a minefield of increasingly sophisticated scams that threaten not only their lifetime savings but even their homes, independence, and health. Money that was saved for retirement is instead supporting illicit activity around the world.
OCT 2, 2025
It's Halloween month, but that does not mean that you should expect scares or tricks from Medicare. October marks the start of Medicare open enrollment, and unfortunately, the peak season for Medicare fraud. From October 15 to December 7, eligible beneficiaries can review options and make changes to their Medicare health and Part D prescription drug plans. But not every offer is what it seems.
OCT 1, 2025
The Gaithersburg Beloved Community Initiative (GBCI) mobilizes older adult volunteers and community partners to support children, youth, and families across Gaithersburg.
Cryptocurrency kiosks, may look like regular ATMs, but criminals can also use them as a fast, easy and hard-to-trace way to get access to victims’ cash.
For 90 years Social Security has delivered for Marylanders. Lets pledge to keep it strong for another 90 years and beyond.
This summer, AARP is joining with communities across the country to celebrate that legacy, while rallying public support to protect its future.
The quick-action projects are aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older adults.
This is where we can help.
One in 4 Americans provide ongoing, complex care; report finds they endure poor health, financial strain and isolation. Up 20 million since 2015
Plan coordinates services for older Marylanders across state agencies and sectors.
A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago. The vast majority of Americans – 95% of Republicans, 98% of Democrats, and 93% of Independents – consider Social Security vital to the financial security of all Americans, and 67% believe it is even more important for retirees than it was five years ago.
If you’re looking to squeeze in one more summer trip, be cautious—while great travel deals exist online, so do scammers eager to cash in on your vacation plans.
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