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.
On June 17, 2023, AARP and The Seattle Times will present One Day University in Seattle. The day will will include three remarkable talks featuring award-winning professors from across the country.
May is Older Americans Month – a time when the country pauses to recognize the contributions of past and present older persons to the country. This year’s theme - Aging Unbound - urges combating ageism and recognizing the benefits of older adults remaining engaged, independent, and included in their communities. Understanding that adults 50 and older want to remain living in their homes as they age, AARP Pennsylvania is taking time this month to raise awareness about caregiver fraud.
AARP Long Island is thrilled to collaborate with Plaza, for discounts on select performances for in-person live theatrical entertainment! Come by the AARP table in the lobby before, during or after each show and meet AARP volunteers, staff and other members and learn more about what AARP is doing in the local community!
Join AARP California and the California Black Health Network at one of our upcoming online discussions on caregiving and the Black community. The series is designed to help the Black community be better prepared, plan for, and manage care for an aging parent or loved one with health issues and in need of caregiving services and support.
Las ventas de tarjetas de regalo aumentaron de $130,000 millones en el 2015 a $173,000 millones en el 2021, y aunque son populares entre los consumidores, también lo son entre los delincuentes. De hecho, los investigadores estiman que en un año dado se roban de $40,000 a $50,000 millones a las víctimas de fraude.
AARP is sponsoring a Mindfulness Series hosted by the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at the Cambridge Health Alliance (CMC) every Tuesday in May. Learn the basics of mindfulness while honoring the process of aging in recognition of Older Americans Month. Each session includes a 20-minute guided meditation designed for beginners followed by a 10 minute Q&A