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Support is finally on the way for Nebraska’s 179,000 family caregivers with the newly passed Caregiver Tax Credit starting in the 2025 tax year. Find out if you may qualify with our short questionnaire.
AARP Nebraska is pleased to announce Omaha City Council Member Aimee Melton as the recipient of its Community Fraud Fighter Award. This prestigious AARP award represents a select, bi-partisan group of elected officials, law enforcement, and other partners across the country who have made significant efforts to prevent fraud.
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.
This AARP award honors a select, bipartisan group of elected officials and partners nationwide who have championed support for family caregivers, ensuring they have the resources needed to care for their loved ones.
Tax filing season may be months away, but the AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program in Nebraska is already seeking volunteers who want to serve their community. Tax-Aide focuses on serving older adults with low to moderate income and helps them secure much-needed tax refunds.
The holiday deals have already begun, but not all those great deals you see online are legit.
Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.
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Omaha residents will have more affordable housing options to choose from following recent zoning changes that make it easier to build accessory dwelling units.
AARP Nebraska is pleased to sponsor the Cyber Seniors and Senior Makers Club programs at Do Space in Omaha to help support the 2024-2025 sessions and keep classes free and open to all.
It’s open enrollment season, which also means it’s Medicare fraud season. Eligible beneficiaries have from October 15–December 7, 2024, to shop around and make changes to their Medicare health and Part D prescription drug plans. Unfortunately, some deals offered won’t be deals at all.
As part of the newly updated 2024 AARP Livability Index™ website, AARP announced Nebraska’s capital city, Lincoln, secured an impressive score, ranking 9th place on the Top 10 Livability Index for U.S. Large Communities (population 100,000-499,999) — moving up from 2023’s 11th place.
Join AARP Nebraska for a captivating photo exhibit offering a glimpse into WWI. From November 9-24, AARP members and their guests can get a discount on daily admission to The Durham Museum to view the exhibit "Beyond Combat: WWI Through the Lens of Doc Cook."
Americans work hard and pay into Social Security. If Washington doesn’t take action, in ten years Social Security could be cut by 20%. It’s time for both parties to come together and agree on a bipartisan solution.
Nebraska 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.
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