November is National Family Caregivers Month, which seeks to shine a bright light on the more than 48 million American heroes, including 780,000 here in Massachusetts, helping care for their loved ones independently at home – where they want to be.
Get back in the swing of things with events online or in person from AARP Massachusetts. We have events this fall to keep you informed and entertained. Tune in and sign up today.
With heating costs rising, you may want to look into the Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program. It helps people with heating bills. You may qualify and not realize it. Learn More during AARP Massachusetts Tele-town Hall Nov 19 at 1pm 855 297-0891
Frome figuring out finances to tips on downsizing, we have valuable information on caregiving for everyone this November. Just in time for National Family Caregivers Month, we have an online series that offers commonsense solutions that will save time and money and help you find support.
Con artists have latched on to gift cards as a convenient, untraceable form of payment in their scams. That’s why AARP Delaware supported a new law, which was sponsored by State Representative Larry Lambert, requiring retailers selling third-party gift cards to post signage alerting customers to protect themselves from gift card scams and telling them how to report it. The bill is aligned with AARP’s efforts to prevent fraud through its Fraud Watch Network, and had AARP Delaware's full support as it sailed through the Legislature and passed unanimously.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year...for both you and scammers. According to a 2023 AARP Holiday Shopping Fraud report, 80% of U.S. consumers have experienced holiday-related fraud. But what are the top scams? Here’s what you need to know to stay safe this holiday season:
The Cheyenne Street Railway Tour will let its riders view beautifully decorated homes and yards all from the warmth and comfort of the trolley. There's no better seat in town.
This six-week series of one-hour classes starts Nov. 16 and runs each Saturday through Dec. 21. (Except Dec. 7) The courses offer a unique blend of Qigong and Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to help you navigate the holiday season with greater ease, joy, and connection.