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.
As I write this, the legislature is at the halfway point. Bills have crossed over between the House and Senate and those bills that survive the crossover will go to conference committee and possible final passage.
Investing in uncertain times can be intimidating. Many of us don’t want to think about how inflation, rising interest rates and fears of a recession will affect our money. But not thinking about money and investing isn’t really an option if we want a secure retirement.
Strategies for improving brain health will be the focus of a free Maui workshop put on by AARP Hawai`i and Kaunoa Senior Services on April 25th at Kaunoa Senior Services in Paia.
AARP Hawai`i, in partnership with Access Corporation, will hold a document shredding and food drive event at the Hilo High School parking lot on April 29th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The shredding is free and you don’t have to be an AARP member to use the service, but you must pre-register for a time slot. Those without appointments will get priority and those without appointments will be accommodated as space is available.
Homeowners and caregivers looking to improve their homes so they or loved ones can continue living there regardless of their age or physical ability should attend a free AARP Hawai‘i Homefit Workshop on April 30th at Catholic Charities Hawai‘i on Ke`eaumoku Street.
In Virginia, fewer than 55% of residents and nearly 95% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccinations, rates that have been about the same for the past three months.