Technology

Have you wanted to make sense of the digital world around us? Then join AARP Pennsylvania for a six-part series of technology lectures on Zoom.

This guest post was written and submitted by Michelle Puzzo, President & Co-Founder of UR Community Cares

High-Speed Internet is Critical for Aging in Place

Join AARP California for interactive, online technology classes that are designed for learning, self-improvement, and fun. Hear from expert speakers with AARP’s Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) as they share information on new technologies that can help you save time and money, make it easier for you to connect with healthcare providers and elected officials, and more!

The numbers are in and last year was yet another historic year for fraud. The Federal Trade Commission released its annual compendium of fraud reports from 2023, and the news is shocking. For the first time ever reported theft through fraud topped $10 billion. The total is 14% higher than what was reported in 2022 and 5 times greater than reported losses in 2019. Key takeaways from the report include:

State's Digital Equity Plan provides blueprint to unlock federal dollars and connect communities

Learn how to secure your personal data.

New virtual presentation on scam prevention launches with steps consumers can take to protect themselves from identity theft.

AARP Connecticut – advocates for age 50+ Connecticut residents and their families – works with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to support legislation and issues that make our state a great place to live for people of all ages.

Most of us do it several times a day. We have a question, need a phone number or are looking for a website, so we open a search engine and type in our request. What happens next is becoming more and more dangerous.