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By Karen Love, AARP Michigan Executive Council Member

To some, social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter may seem too daunting to engage with. They can seem, on first glance, overwhelming. However, there are great benefits in taking the plunge and using social media. Social media enables people to stay more connected over greater distances and help bridge the gap between younger and older generations. Indeed, while these days, staying connected is more important than ever, it is also far more feasible. The benefits of social media to the 50+ are many and varied; one only needs to learn how to use it.

By Cleo Owens

Americans 50 plus looking for a model of how to serve their communities need look no further than Opa-Locka, Florida.

On September 23 rd, AARP will present its 2013 Maryland Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Marylanders who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.

The AARP Maryland team has a new face on staff, ready to help acheive our goals across the state!

Join us at the Drive to End Hunger Annual Food Drive with AARP District of Columbia. Our goal is to collect over 11,000 lbs of food for our neighbors in need. Volunteer at one of ten DC supermarkets on Friday, Oct 4 and Saturday, Oct 5, as we collect non-perishable food to help those in need in DC. Choose to volunteer on Friday or Saturday.

Health care fraud is a booming business across the U.S., ranging from $80 billion to $160 billion in losses each year. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that consumers themselves lose more than $10 billion annually to health care fraud.

Veteran activist and organizer will play a key role in