AARP Mississippi

It’s the season of giving, and for those in the spirit, telling the difference between a real charity and a fake one can be a challenge. Legitimate charities make a big push at year-end for last-minute annual donations. Scammers know this and make their own end-of-year push to line their pockets.

New AARP Report Highlights Steady Increase in Consumer Fraud

What if aging could be redefined? As a Communications Intern at AARP Mississippi, I uncovered a fragment of the power of innovation and storytelling to bridge generations. Through impactful campaigns and engaging content, I explored how creativity can transform perceptions and inspire change in the digital age.

More than $65,000 was awarded to four projects in Mississippi as part of this year’s AARP Community Challenge grants program.

AARP released a report that shows an estimated 19,221 of Mississippians on Medicare prescription drug plans will see savings thanks to a new out-of-pocket cap that starts January 1, 2025. The savings are made possible by a provision in the 2022 prescription drug law that AARP championed which caps out-of-pocket prescription drug costs every year, beginning at $2,000 next year, for America’s 56 million Medicare drug plan enrollees.

In today's world, few things are as deeply woven into the fabric of our nation as Social Security. For over eight decades, this bedrock program has offered economic security and dignity to millions of retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving spouses and children. It is a sacred promise between the government and the American people who pay in and earn their Social Security over a lifetime of hard work.

Many Americans are on the hunt for the perfect remote job or side hustle, and criminal scammers are ready to exploit these ambitions. With work-from-home jobs increasing in popularity and employment scams on the rise, now is a great time to review the warning signs of a shady job posting.

Mississippi residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s how to find an updated vaccine near you.

Los residentes en Misisipi pueden programar citas para la vacuna COVID-19 o acudir a una farmacia cercana para vacunarse. Aquí te mostramos cómo encontrar una vacuna actualizada cerca de ti.

In observance of National Family Caregivers Month, AARP Mississippi will host a family caregiving conversation on the AARP Mississippi Facebook and YouTube pages at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19. Topics include: Finding balance with caregiving, Resources and information for caregivers, and Caregiving during the holidays.