The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) stopped the biggest gas rate hike in Illinois history, cutting a proposed $314 million increase from Nicor Gas by almost 50 percent, on the heels of months of public outcry and advocacy by AARP Illinois, including 35,000 petitions signed by AARP members.
This October, three powerful events invite our community to reflect, connect, and heal. Este octubre, dos eventos poderosos invitan a nuestra comunidad a reflexionar, conectarse y sanar.
AARP warns holiday scams are surging as shoppers and donors go online. Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. adults have faced fraud, with fake shipping alerts, bogus charities and social media ads among top threats. Watch our Holiday Fraud Prevention broadcast, and learn tips and get free resources, too.
The Arizona Vulnerable Adult System Study Committee unanimously advanced a supplemental recommendation urging lawmakers to allow long-term care residents to use privately funded electronic monitoring devices and internet services in their own rooms if they choose.
AARP Georgia staff joined several Warner Robins leaders recently at Rigby’s Entertainment Complex, to present the 2025 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service to Walon Smith of Perry, Georgia.
With holiday shopping—and shipping—comes the risk of package theft. Thieves — often called “Porch Pirates” — steal millions of packages from American doorsteps each year, totaling billions of dollars in merchandise. You can help protect your deliveries with a few simple steps.
With the holiday travel season fast approaching, scammers are poised to capitalize on travelers needing help with last-minute flight changes and cancellations. Don’t let fake customer service derail your trip – or drain your wallet. Here’s a few things you should know to stay ahead of airline call center scams.
From Little Rock to Pine Bluff, Fort Smith to Jonesboro, Arkansas has always lived with storms. Now, floods rise faster, tornadoes spin up with little warning, and ice and heat waves last longer. Older adults—especially those living alone or in rural areas—can be hit hard when power, roads, or medical care are disrupted.