AARP Mississippi

Working to improve the quality of life for all Mississippians
MAY 12, 2023
A guide to where, when and how to get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster.
APR 21, 2020
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As the first COVID-19 vaccines have become available in the U.S., a state-by-state patchwork has emerged for where and when older adults can get inoculated. Even in states that have started offering vaccines to older adults — to those 65 and over, 70 and over, 75 and over or 80 and over, depending on the state — getting a vaccination appointment can be a huge challenge.
MAY 1, 2023
Regular walks can help improve ­cardiovascular fitness, cognition, memory, sleep and the immune system. To help residents get out on the trails, AARP Mississippi has joined with Walk with a Doc, a nonprofit that brings together doctors and those looking to improve their health.
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Covid-19 Vaccine Drive-Thru As Mississippi DOH Announces End Of State Supply
Una guía sobre cuándo y dónde recibir una vacuna o refuerzo contra la COVID-19 en Misisipi.
Voters In 14 States Head To The Polls On Super Tuesday
Las boletas de voto en ausencia por correo y la votación anticipada en persona solo están disponibles para los votantes que reúnan los requisitos.
Voters In 14 States Head To The Polls On Super Tuesday
Mail-in absentee ballots and early in-person voting is only available to voters who qualify.
Fraud
Nearly 26,000 fraud and other reports were filed by Mississippi consumers in 2022, and $22.9 million was lost to fraud, according to Federal Trade Commission data.
Baseball Game Tickets
Batter Up! You can receive a free ticket for the baseball game between the Mississippi Braves and the Biloxi Shuckers at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday, April 8 at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Request a ticket at this link: https://events.aarp.org/bravesapril
Valuing the Invaluable
Latest AARP research attaches $5.6 billion to the estimated 440 million hours of unpaid care that family caregivers provided in 2021.
Livable Drawing
A new program is recruiting volunteers 50 and older to help with community outreach.
Beware of travel scams
It's almost time for spring break. That fact has some of us looking for a warm getaway this spring, but beware: scammers could be lurking on the other end of that sweetheart spring break deal. These three tips will help you spot a potential travel scam.
Virtual gardening series
Spring is around the corner and many Mississippians are ready to plant their gardens. AARP Mississippi will present a Facebook gardening series beginning on the first day of Spring on March 20 at 11 a.m.
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