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.
Think you’re savvy enough to avoid being ripped off? Think again. Last year, Washington consumers lost more than $135 million to fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission. That’s nearly double the amount lost in 2020.
AARP Michigan is hosting a virtual discussion featuring five retired physicians who are now themselves living with dementia. On Thursday, Aug. 11, at noon, they will share their insights into treatments, the stigma and the questions people should ask their own doctors.
AARP Florida anunció que 10 organizaciones en todo el estado recibirán 2022 Community Challenge Grants, por un total de $157,800, como parte del grupo más grande de beneficiarios hasta la fecha con $3.4 millones otorgados entre 260 organizaciones en todo el país. Los beneficiarios implementarán proyectos de acción rápida que ayuden a las comunidades a ser más habitables a largo plazo al mejorar los lugares públicos; transportación; alojamiento; diversidad, equidad e inclusión; acceso digital; y compromiso cívico, con énfasis en las necesidades de los adultos mayores de 50 años.
AARP Maryland is awarding five Baltimore City non-profits a combined $85,650 in funding as winners of AARP 2022 Community Challenge Grants. Now in its sixth year, the program supports quick-action projects that spark change and improve communities in key livability areas of public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, coronavirus recovery, diversity and inclusion, plus other innovative projects.
Our AARP Maine Volunteer State President has set his sights on empowering as many older Mainers as possible to help them use their voices for the collective good.