One of the most popular ways for criminals to steal money and sensitive information is by impersonating a trusted source — often a government agency. According to the Federal Trade Commission, victims of government impostor scams reported theft of nearly $617 million in 2023.
AARP Michigan believes that when the places where we live are better able to support people of all ages, improving the quality of life for the very young, the very old, and everyone in between, everyone wins.
Let’s take a moment to celebrate one of the most enduring and impactful programs in American history: Social Security! That’s right, August 14th marks 90 years since Social Security was signed into law in 1935. And like any good nonagenarian, it’s got stories to tell, wisdom to share, a whole lot of people who are grateful for its existence and it needs our care.
This summer, AARP New Hampshire is marking a major milestone—the 90th anniversary of Social Security—with an outdoor celebration you won't want to miss. On August 30 (8 am – 4 pm) you’re invited to join us at the Cruising Downtown Classic Car Show on Elm Street in Manchester for a fun, free event that blends sweet treats with meaningful conversation.
Across the country, millions of grandparents are stepping in as “Kinship Caregivers” to provide love, stability, and care when it's needed most. In fact, about 2.7 million grandparents in the U.S. are primary caregivers for their grandchildren.
Learning a new language. Building a birdhouse in a woodworking class. Improving public speaking skills. Doing yoga while researching the history of the practice. These are just a few of the interests individuals who consider themselves "lifelong learners" have.
Nothing says "I love you" like a homecooked meal that is delicious and also good for you! AARP members and guests are invited to a Valentine's Day Cooking Series, which will include a demonstration of preparing a meal for two with guest instructor Gayatri Hingwala. Join us for a demonstration of how to make a winning truffle mushroom risotto, a cucumber cup side dish and a variety of chocolate covered strawberries for dessert.
At AARP, we never underestimate the power of 50+ voters. In fact, 1.8 million Washington voters over 50 cast ballots in the 2022 elections. In early April, we thought we were being ambitious when we ordered 10,000 postcards to distribute to volunteers for personalized messages to drive the older vote.
Social Security programs touch the lives of more than 71 million people. We work hard to ensure critical benefits and other services are accessible to you. Consider the start of the new year as an opportunity for you to engage with Social Security online. This begins with creating your free and secure personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Once you create an account, you can:
Concord Television's Senior Speak NH January 2024 edition, with new host AARP NH volunteer Dan Wise, features NH photographer Jim Cole who speaks about his experiences covering elections in NH.
AARP Missouri shares information, resources and fun posts on our Facebook page. Want to connect with us on Facebook but aren’t sure how? We are here to help!
Experience for HireExperience for Hire is a collaborative project intended to rethink hiring in Michigan by connecting employers with experienced, qualified job seekers age 50 and over who are seeking full- or part-time opportunities to put their valuable skills to work.