AARP is launching a nationwide movement, I Am A Caregiver. To many lawmakers, America’s millions of caregivers are invisible. Yet, these family caregivers hold up a broken long-term care system, which is why AARP is looking for your help.
A 2023 AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM report is highlighting the ways criminals target consumers during holiday season. A majority (80%) of U.S. consumers say they have experienced some type of fraud this year – many of which ramp up over the holiday shopping season. These holiday shopping scams have increased from last year’s report, from receiving fake notifications about shipments, to online ad scams, and more.
AARP Pennsylvania is teaming up with the Allegheny Land Trust this spring to offer a 50+ FREE walking series to explore the beautiful outdoors of Allegheny County. Geared for those ages 50+, an Allegheny Land Trust educator will lead participants in hiking Land Trust properties over moderate terrain and distances. We’ll take plenty of breaks to stop and learn about local flora and fauna.
Step into the past with AARP and celebrate America’s rich history through our exclusive series of free virtual events in partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution. Engage with stories of liberty, equality, and self-government, and discover the diverse narratives that shaped our nation. These events are perfect for history enthusiasts of all ages and should not be missed.
Staffing shortages and staff turnover rates in Texas nursing homes continue to exceed national averages on several measures, prompting the need for action in the next legislative session to ease the ongoing crisis in care of older and vulnerable Texans.
One of the oldest scams around involves a criminal getting hold of one of your checks and forging the payee and the amount. Usually this is done by “washing” the check with chemicals to remove the real information you have written on it. Today, with access to new technologies, criminals are “cooking” checks by creating fake versions of real checks using computer programs. These “cooked” checks can be manipulated digitally and either printed or deposited electronically, saving the crook a lot of mess and hassle.