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More than 10 million adults age 50 and older in the United States are at risk for hunger each day. Senior hunger is a very serious health issue, with many older adults with limited incomes skipping meals in order to pay their rent or utility bills. Research shows that this issue contributes to the development of conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and depression in older Americans.

Hastings residents are invited to attend two special upcoming AARP Nebraska events at no charge.

Take some steps toward better health with the new walking group in Montgomery, sponsored by AARP. This group will walk each Tuesday and Thursday at Ida Belle Young Park, 5400 Vaughn Road, beginning May 2 at 7 a.m.

Act your age.

Unfair legislation saddles Ohioans with yet another subsidy for failing business practices

By Phil Zarlengo, AARP Volunteer Transitions alumni coordinator and former AARP Board chair*

Fight Back Against Fraud!

It's easy to sign up for Direct Deposit for your AARP volunteer expense reimbursements through the Volunteer Portal. This tip sheet walks you through the process in a just a few quick steps. Have questions? Contact the Volunteer Helpline at volunteer@aarp.org or 1-866-740-7719.

Know an amazing 50+ volunteer? AARP Nebraska is seeking nominations for the 2017 AARP State Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors age 50-plus Nebraskans who are sharing their experience, talent and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.

As part of AARP's Operation Stop Scams, AARP Alabama is teaming up with the Montgomery Clean City Commission, MAX Credit Union, and WSFA for a FREE public Shred-A-Thon on Friday, April 21 from 7 AM to 1 PM at Garrett Coliseum South Parking Lot. The shred even is free, but we are asking the public to consider bringing a non-perishable food donation to benefit the Montgomery Area Food Bank. Bring up to three bags or file boxes of unwanted personal documents to be securely shredded on-site by Gilmore Services.