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Free shredding events and tips to securely destroy sensitive documents to help consumers protect themselves

AARP Virginia and Fairfax County’s Silver Shield Task Force to Live Stream 6th Annual Scam Jam

Apply by May 29 to win $50,000 and a chance to appear on AARP digital channels

In Letter to Speaker Heastie, AARP Urges Assembly to Join Governor and Senate and Require Advance Reporting of Price Hikes, Go After Shady Industry Deals

In March 2020, the federal government put special coronavirus rules in place that helped hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians maintain stable health insurance and avoid food insecurity during the pandemic. However, the federal government recently ended some of these special rules that is now rolling back two pandemic-era federal policies.

Contractor fraud and home improvement scams can cost homeowners thousands of dollars and leave them with shoddy workmanship, unfinished projects, or even damage to their homes. Scammers often target older adults who may be more trusting, but anyone can fall victim to these scams.

Urges Governor Murphy to Swiftly Enact S3333/A5020

Twelve States Show an Increase in Death Rates; Virginia Cases Down

Complaints about abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities, should always be promptly investigated and, if applicable, prosecuted.

The unpaid care provided by the 760,000 caregivers in Maryland is valued at $12.5 billion, according to new state data available in AARP’s latest report in the Valuing the Invaluable series. This is a $2.9 billion increase in unpaid contributions since the last report was released in 2019. The report highlights the growing scope and complexity of family caregiving and highlights actions needed to address the many challenges of caring for parents, spouses, and other loved ones.