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WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers today to be on the lookout for a new scam mailing that tries to mislead people into believing they are owed a refund. -
It’s the Summer holiday season and many of us are out looking for vacation homes, but not everyone is in a buying mood. Across the country thousands of people are looking to get rid of a time share property, a process that can be difficult. Enter criminal scammers who set up slick looking, but fraudulent businesses that promise to help desperate families for a fee. -
One in five Americans is a family caregiver and over half live in multigenerational households, according to a 2021 AARP Home and Community survey. The need for family caregivers is likely to increase because of two conflicting factors: More than 70 percent of seniors will need some type of long-term care, yet 90 percent of adults over 65 want to remain in their own homes and age in place. -
In a new advisory, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D. warned that loneliness is far more than just a bad feeling — it is an epidemic that harms both individual and societal health. Social connection is “a fundamental human need, as essential to survival as food, water, and shelter,” he said. Researchers with Harvard’s famed Adult Development Study (ongoing since 1939) also find that relationships are key to long-term health and happiness. -
The first of a nationwide series of town hall meetings was held in Richmond. -
The grant program is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for people of all ages, especially those age 50 and older. -
Pueden parecer una diversión inofensiva, pero la Oficina de Ética Comercial (BBB, Better Business Bureau) y las compañías de seguridad digital advierten que los delincuentes a veces usan cuestionarios para averiguar datos personales. -
They may seem like harmless fun, but the Better Business Bureau and digital-security companies warn that criminals sometimes use quizzes to pry loose personal data.
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The 50th annual Senior Day in the Park, held recently at Foresthill Park in South Richmond, brought together hundreds of seniors from throughout the city to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. -
Communities across the nation are celebrating Black Music Month by honoring the rich history of Black musicians who have shaped our cultural landscape. At its core, Black music has long been a catalyst to drive social change, shedding light on issues like racism, sexism and discrimination. From jazz, hip-hop, blues and soul, it has been a force for resilience, expression and storytelling that transcends borders, leaving an indelible mark on cultures everywhere.
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