Scammers steal billions of dollars from unsuspecting consumers every year. The impact on victims and their families can be financially and emotionally devastating, especially for older Americans.
Remember the “mother-in-law suite” or “granny flat”? These small, separate living spaces tucked behind a main house were once common in American neighborhoods. After World War II, they popped up across the country, offering families a way to keep loved ones close while giving them independence. However, over time, zoning laws made it increasingly difficult to build them, and they gradually faded from view.
More than seven-in-ten older adults would prefer to remain in their communities as they age while large majorities of those 50 and older favor a roster of zoning and land-use policies that would allow more homes to be built, according to surveys by AARP and The Pew Charitable Trusts. Read more . . .
Curt, a Granite Stater who lives up north, was in the market for a used tractor for personal use. He decided to look at Facebook Marketplace. After searching for a bit, Curt found one listing that perfectly matched what he was looking for. He was thrilled! Using the chat feature, he contacted the seller to inquire about the price of the tractor as it was so low.
Concord Television's Senior Speak NH June 2024, hosted by AARP NH volunteer Dan Wise, features health experts from St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua speaking about mental health issues in older adults.
Concord Television's Senior Speak NH May 2024, hosted by AARP NH volunteer Dan Wise, features an episode about the AARP NH Speakers Bureau. Find out how you can join the fun and become a volunteer.