AARP Wisconsin
Leading Positive Social Change for Wisconsinites Over 50
We may be isolated, but we don’t have to be alone. AARP Community Connections is a new website that offers steps to find help – or give it – during the coronavirus pandemic. At a time when people are self-isolating, the website connects you to support in your community. It also enables you to join or organize your own online mutual aid group to stay connected, share ideas and help your family, neighbors and those most affected by COVID-19.
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The spread of the coronavirus across our country has created a very stressful environment for all Americans and especially older people and those with underlying health conditions who are at heightened risk. During these difficult days, I want to assure you that AARP is actively engaged in our nation’s response to the outbreak, and we are working hard to help our members, their families and broader community understand how to protect themselves.
Some of the steps we are taking include:
The spread of the coronavirus across our country has created a very stressful environment for all Americans and especially older people and those with underlying health conditions who are at heightened risk. During these difficult days, I want to assure you that AARP is actively engaged in our nation’s response to the outbreak, and we are working hard to help our members, their families and broader community understand how to protect themselves.
Some of the steps we are taking include:
MAR 16, 2020
We’re writing with an important message to let you know that we have canceled our external events until further notice. While convening events is a core part of our mission, we have changed our approach in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
JAN 31, 2020
Don Anderson says a state-facilitated retirement savings option would help him keep his nine employees.
AARP is here to help you take on today – and every day. From sharing practical resources, to holding fun activities and events, AARP is providing opportunities to connect and help build an even stronger Wisconsin for all ages to live, work and play. We hope you’ll join us!
Join AARP-WI on April 9th at 11:00 am CT
Sign up for this webinar to learn what kinds of census scams are out there and how to report them.
We have postponed our “Get to Know AARP” volunteer recruitment and orientation events that were scheduled for April and May. While convening events such as this is a core part of our mission, we have changed our approach in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We understand that you may still be interested in finding volunteer opportunities at this time, both with AARP Wisconsin and with other organizations. Here are some ways you can help:
Lawmakers in Madison listen when AARP volunteers share their personal testimony.
Callers heard from a variety of experts on health and caregiving
National Be Heard Day shines a light on retirement savings
Tony Evers has created a task force on retirement security, chaired by and Sarah Godlewski.
Attend our free webinar and discover the hows, whats and whens of Medicare.
One of the most common scams is government impostors, where you may get a phone call, an email, or a visit to your home from someone claiming to be from the Social Security Administration, the Internal Revenue Service or some other government agency. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission recently reported victims lost nearly $153 million to government impostor scams in 2019 – a staggering amount.
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