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Here is your hub for all recordings of events, webinars, information sessions and more that AARP Massachusetts has hosted, co-sponsored, or otherwise has taken part in so far this year. The information and resources available within these sessions are too important and too helpful to keep to ourselves. Watch and re-watch these recordings when you can and when you need them. This page is continuously updated throughout the year.

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RECORDINGS

TELEPHONE TOWN HALLS:

Every so often, we host telephone townhalls in the format of the telethons and radio shows of a not so distant past and often have a guest professional or a panel of them there to field phone calls and questions from Massachusetts residents like you. All of these are moderated by our State Director, Mike Festa.

• Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined us for a Tele Town Hall to discuss fraud. Her best advice? It's that age-old saying, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. You can watch all the valuable information she passed along
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• The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
  AARP Massachusetts hosted a live Tele-Town Hall in April to alert members to scams going on in our neighborhoods. We were grateful to host Robin Putnam, Events & Outreach Manager for The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. Hear people like you call into the telethon like broadcast and get their questions answered. Tune in and gain some insight as to the nature Fraud and those have experienced it.
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EVENT SERIES:

Fraud Talk Tuesdays: On the second Tuesday of every month, we host 30 minute fraud information sessions focusing on a different types of scams and fraud. We discuss best practices of protection, avoidance, and what you can do when it's too late.

• • 13 Ways to Protect Yourself from Fraud <---- Click to view recording
    
    • from investment and shopping fraud to romance and impostor scams, theft by con artists is rampant these days, with criminals stealing a reported $8.8 billion from Americans last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. But there are ways to protect yourself, including by staying up on the latest schemes. This presentation provides a number of effective scam-prevention tips to help you protect yourself and your loved ones.
  • Travel & Vacation Scams -<---- Click to view recording
    
    • While planning travel, learn to look for common travel scams and keep yourself safe. These days, travel starts on the internet. As you research destinations online and comb travel sites for savings on lodging and flights, keep a sharp eye out for deceptive offers and outright scams that could cost you a bundle. In this presentation learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from vacation scams.
  • Employment Scams: <----- Click to view recording
    
    • The art of fraud these days is to customize the pitch to the moment. In this moment, millions of Americans are seeking jobs. The result: a surge in frauds linked to jobs and hiring. Job scams are a global nightmare, with victim losses in the U.S. and Canada estimated at more than $2 billion annually. Beware of false promises and red flags when applying for your next job.
  • Caregiving Fraud: <-------- Click to view recording
    
    • Hiring in-home care can be complicated and costly. Finding someone you can trust adds another layer of complexity and concern. But families venturing into this journey of care can arm themselves with information to find reputable, reliable providers.
      
• Digital Storytelling: <------Click to view recording.
  
  • Do you have a good story to tell? This lecture covers digital tools to bring out your creativity. You'll explore ways to use social media like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to write and share stories. You'll also learn about popular platforms like Enwoven and StoryCorps.

Livable Wednesdays: Join us for our Livable Wednesday series on the last Wednesday of each month. Learn the various ways volunteers, organizations, and municipalities across Massachusetts are paying increased attention to the environmental, economic and social factors that influence the health and well-being of people as they age.

• Fostering Dementia Friendly Communities <--- Click to view recording
  Join us for a virtual discussion to learn more about the Dementia Friendly initiative, and the many ways individuals and families can make their communities more inclusive and aware of residents with cognitive decline.
  
  
  • Making Connections in Community: <--- Click to view recording.
    
    • This is a virtual discussion that took place in order to learn how communities are creating opportunities for us to connect and exploring ways in which they should.
      

Financial Resiliency: AARP Massachusetts knows how important finances are to everyday life. That is why we are launched our Thrifty Thursday Financial Resilience Series. This was built to assist you in better understanding and managing your finances. Webinar topics include social security, budgeting, avoiding scams, & planning for retirement and caregiving costs. Click the blue links below and watch at your convenience, have a notebook ready.

• Retirement Savings: Strategies for Today and Tomorrow <----Click to view recording.
  
  • • Retirement planning doesn’t have to be daunting. It’s never too early or too late to take charge of your financial future. If you're anxious about retirement, you can still build your stash — with the right moves. Learn tips for determining if you are on track, and learn practical strategies to help you achieve retirement peace of mind.
      
  • Making Every Cent Count. Retirement Savings: Strategies for Today and Tomorrow <--Click to view recording.
    
    • This is a discussion about how our everyday habits can shape how financially resilient we are and how we can adopt good habits. Hear about daily ways to save money, and how to handle debt and budgeting. Learn about handy AARP online tools.

ADVOCACY RELATED RECORDINGS:

• 2023 Advocacy Day: <--------Click to view recording.
  
  • AARP Massachusetts started off the annual state budget season with a virtual advocacy event. The Massachusetts state budget funds critical programs for older residents such as home and community-based care, food and housing assistance, and local Councils on Aging. View this recording and hear from legislative leaders and learn how you can make a difference in advocating for change here in the Bay State. We need you to make your voice heard! Join us as we work on issues important to our members like caregiving, nursing home reform, and retirement savings. Everyone is welcome, including AARP Members, Non-Members, and existing AARP Volunteers.
• Radio Broadcasts:
  
  • Social Isolation Taskforce WBUR Interview: <---- Click here to listen to the interview.
    
    • WBUR recently interviewed the AARP Massachusetts State President, Sandra Harris. The interview was conducted specifically to discuss Sandra's role as both our State President and as co-chair of the Massachusetts Task Force to End Loneliness and Build Community. With coverage from the Boston Globe and the New York Times, this task force has been working in collaboration with AARP Massachusetts and other organizations, municipalities, & more to combat social isolation in the Bay State.