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APR 10, 2025
In 2024 there were over 10,000 reports of fraud in Idaho totaling $53.9M in losses. AARP Idaho will offer tips on how to protect yourself from fraud as part of a telephone town hall with a federal official who has worked for decades ferreting out scams and deceptive and unfair business practices.
APR 9, 2025
Raise your voice to help support family caregivers by sending a message to your state senator and representative.
APR 9, 2025
As the population in Juneau ages, important questions arise: What housing options are available for seniors? What happens when elders want to downsize? Is there enough affordable and accessible housing in Juneau? The dedicated volunteers of the AARP Juneau Community Action Team are actively working to address these concerns and make Juneau more age-friendly for people of all ages. Their mission is to ensure that seniors receive the services they need to remain in their homes as they age.
APR 9, 2025
A specialized $350 million hospital to treat brain disorders will soon become a reality in South Carolina.
APR 9, 2025
The AARP Anchorage Community Action Team is a dedicated group of local volunteers, committed to making Anchorage a place where people can comfortably age in their own homes. Their primary focus is on sharing valuable information on maintaining brain health developed by AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health. Their presentations use the mnemonic device “BE MORE” to help people remember the six pillars of brain health: Be social, Engage your brain, Manage stress, Ongoing exercise, Restful sleep, and Eating for health.
IndyGo is speeding toward the expansion of accessible and efficient bus rapid transit in Indianapolis.
Urges funding for programs and services that affect the 50+ population
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – AARP Pennsylvania leadership and staff recently presented Ron and Milly Laible with the Andrus Award at a small, intimate luncheon. In October, Ron and Milly were selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2021 AARP Pennsylvania Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award.
Did you know that mobile phone companies plan to end 3g service, or third-generation network, in 2022? It’s true. This means that up to 10 million people will need new devices.
Querido cuidador y cuidadora: te propongo una reflexión. Cuando escuchas la palabra cuidar, ¿qué te viene a la mente? ¿Velar por el bienestar de nuestros seres queridos? ¿Cumplir con la responsabilidad de conservar las condiciones de vida de un familiar o conocido? ¿Garantizar que alguien con su salud comprometida pueda vivir mejor? ¿Acaso no vienen a la mente palabras como ‘sacrificio’, ‘bondad’, ‘responsabilidad’ y ‘obligación’?
The holidays are a time for togetherness, celebration, and giving. Unfortunately, scammers take advantage of the season to give gifts to themselves, using your money to pay for it. In fact, a new AARP study shows that the entire gift-giving process, from purchasing the perfect gift to making sure it gets to the recipient, offers a number of opportunities for scammers to get in on the act for their own benefit.
Make sure you have a plan that fits your needs in 2022
Gretchen Moore is the winner of AARP Illinois’ 2021 Andrus Award for Community Service. The Andrus Award for Community Service is presented to individuals who display exemplary commitment to their communities and execute the vision and purpose of AARP. She is the director of Northside Latin Progress which helps Latin immigrant men with clothing, food and employment assistance. Northside Latin Progress has been featured on CBS Chicago.
Holidays can be stressful enough, but when you add in a person living with dementia, gatherings with family and friends become more complex. Finding the right gift for our loved ones can be challenging. The Alzheimer's Association offers a caregiver holiday guide that shows how, with careful planning, family celebrations can be a meaningful part of the holidays while ensuring safety, comfort and enjoyment for everyone.
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