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  Supporting Veteran Caregivers in Virginia

  By Ramona Taylor, DEC 1, 2025

  Caregivers in Virginia have an abundance of resources available through the Virginia Navigator (https://virginianavigator.org/) family of websites. That was the primary message of a webinar conducted recently featuring Cindy Markham, a community outreach specialist for the Navigator sites.
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  Common Holiday Scams to Look Out For

  The holiday season usually means fun with friends and family, goodwill and giving. Unfortunately, it's also a prime time for cybercriminals to perpetrate fraud. Here are some common holiday scams to look out for this holiday season:
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  Northern Virginia Dementia Caregiver Conference Inspires and Educates

  By Randy Lilleston, NOV 25, 2025

  Family caregivers, volunteers working with older adults and professionals in aging services gathered Nov. 22 for the 39th annual Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium Caregiver’s Conference, an annual event to help them connect with each other, learn new ways to engage with people with dementia and be better prepared to provide care and support.
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  Unwrap Real Deals, Not Scams

  The holiday deals are already rolling in, but not every offer you see online is the real deal.
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  Lessons We Learned From Our Parents

  By Brenda Barnes, NOV 21, 2025

  Caregiving can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Planning is the most important aspect of caregiving that will assist caregivers as their loved ones’ age. If planned correctly, older adults will have much input in the decisions concerning them. At a recent AARP Virginia webinar, participants were reminded that it is a process, and having the right tools will make the process less complicated.
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  The man who cracked the Nazis’ code and helped win World War II

  By Jeff South, NOV 18, 2025

  At the start of World War II, German U-boats were inflicting heavy losses on Allied ships. The Nazis coordinated their attacks by sending coded messages using an encryption system that “seemed to be unbreakable,” said Dan Sherman, an AARP Community Ambassador and expert on the subject.
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  Celebrity Impostor Scams

  Social media can make it feel like we’re closer than ever to our favorite celebrities. But if a musician, actor, or athlete you admire suddenly sends you a private message, don’t get starstruck—get skeptical. It’s almost certainly a scam.
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  Paying for Caregiving Expenses: An Elder Law Expert Provides Some Answers

  By Ed Kemp, NOV 12, 2025

  It’s a blessing to care for loved ones, but you also have to take care of yourself. That means financially, too.
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  Honoring Veterans and Protecting Them from Fraud

  Veterans Day, celebrated each year November 11, is a time to honor the service and sacrifice of those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. It’s also a reminder of the need to protect veterans beyond their time in uniform.
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  TikTok and Social Media Scams

  According to the Federal Trade Commission, more money is reported stolen through fraud originating on social media than by any other method of contact. Reports to the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline show a rise in scams on TikTok. Many are recycled fraud tactics with a social media twist. Here are three ways to help protect yourself.