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Friday, July 1, 2022
My Health Care Tracker Tool Helps Medicare Recipients Prevent Fraud
A new tool aims to help older adults in Arkansas and beyond who receive Medicare track what happens at their doctor appointments. It also can help …
Friday, July 1, 2022
ID AARP Grant Winners Include Anne Frank Memorial
Three projects in Idaho have been selected to receive grants from the AARP Community Challenge. Among them is the Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial in …
Report: More Virginia Seniors Face Mental-Health Problems
Across Virginia, people have adjusted to the new normal of pandemic life, but concerns remain about the effects of the past two years had on the …
NM Latino Families Urged to Initiate End-of-Life Discussions
Hispanic groups are coming together to encourage people in New Mexico and elsewhere to have end-of-life conversations with their loved ones before ill…
Advocates to NY Latinos: Create Advance Directive for End-of-Life Plans
Hispanic groups are coming together to encourage people to have end-of-life conversations with their loved ones before illness or tragedy strikes…
Report: PA Sees Drug Overdose Spike in Older Adults
Older people in Pennsylvania are dying from drug overdoses at much higher rates now compared to a decade ago, according to the latest America's …
Mental Distress, Social Isolation on the Rise Among NC Seniors
More older adults in North Carolina are feeling mentally distressed and socially isolated, according to the latest America's Health Rankings Senior …
IA Readies Enforcement of New Elder Abuse Law
This Friday, Iowa's new elder abuse law goes into effect. Those who pushed for its passage hope victims are aware of the added protections and will …
Election Experts Urge Vigilance Against Misinformation Ahead of WA Primary
Washington state's primary election is coming up, and election officials are calling on voters to be vigilant about misinformation. Washington …
Higher Latino COVID Death Rates Spur Interest in End-of-Life Options
Hispanic groups are coming together to encourage people to have end-of-life conversations with their loved ones before illness or tragedy strikes…
New MN Law Removes Barrier for Older Residents Seeking Jobless Benefits
A new Minnesota law, which goes into effect Sunday, removes requirements restricting Social Security recipients from receiving full jobless benefits …
Award Opportunity to Celebrate Community Volunteers
AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Nebraska Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Nebraskans age 50 and older who are sharing …