Sep 01 2020
One of the most common scams in the U.S. today involves callers pretending to be government officials. Some claim to be tax officials and representatives from the Social Security Administration; others claim to be law enforcement officers and threaten legal consequences. All of them use fear and intimidation to trick victims into turning over personal …
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Mar 08 2020
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers attractive perks to taxpayers of a certain age! With age comes wisdom, as well as some great tax breaks that younger people don’t get. If you’ve already turned 50, take advantage of these perks aimed at older taxpayers. You can contribute more to retirement accounts If you fell behind …
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Mar 08 2020
How the U.S. is preparing for the spread of COVID-19, plus tips to stay healthy! Join AARP and federal health experts by telephone on Tuesday, March 10, at 1 p.m. (ET), for a special Coronavirus Information Tele-Town Hall event to learn about the symptoms of the COVID-19 coronavirus, how to protect yourself, and what it …
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Jan 16 2020
Perhaps the best test is whether you want the grandkids as passengers. Older drivers these days are keeping their licenses longer and logging more miles on their cars than in the past, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Nevertheless, fatal crash rates do tend to increase considerably after age 70 and reach their …
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Jan 07 2020
Colorado has some of the most active retirees in the country. But what else is out there to make life interesting? In 2019, the New Directions program explored many avenues and activities of interest for those over 50 in the Fort Collins area. This popular, once a month, free program is now moving to Loveland. …
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Dec 10 2019
The Colorado State Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division (CPD) and AARP held a November webinar on Avoiding Holiday Scams. Webinar hosts included AARP’s Mark Fetterhoff and CPD’s Jan Zavislan. Mark and Jan explained the ElderWatch program as funded by the CO state and AARP, which helps AARP members and the public with education and reporting …
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Nov 19 2019
AARP and the Colorado State Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division (CPD) held a November webinar on Avoiding Holiday Scams. Webinar hosts included AARP’s Mark Fetterhoff and CPD’s Jan Zavislan. Mark and Jan explained the ElderWatch program as funded by the CO state and AARP, which helps AARP members and the public with education and reporting …
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Nov 05 2019
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a great time to recognize the amazing caregivers who make up the backbone of our society. You provide 75% of the care being provided to older adults. While it is impossible to put a price tag on the gifts you give, according to an AARP report, it is possible …
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Sep 24 2019
Deciding to give up driving can be one of the most challenging times in the life of an older adult. For many, driving represents independence, spontaneity, and even self-worth. Via’s Mobility Specialists provides information about options to individuals who are thinking about giving up the car keys. She is often asked: “How do I know …
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Jul 23 2019
Aging in a community that is inclusive, accessible, and supportive helps strengthen the well-being of all citizens. On June 11, Jefferson County was designated an Age-Friendly community by AARP and the World Health Organization’s Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities. AARP representatives, Bob Murphy and Roberto Ray, presented the certificate. As a member of …
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Jun 11 2019
You are probably aware that the Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) is sending out new Medicare cards to all Medicare recipients. This will happen between April 2018 and April 2019. It may not surprise you to know that there are already people using this situation to run scams on Medicare recipients. Medicare beneficiaries should keep …
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May 28 2019
AARP released its Grandparents Today National Survey highlighting the latest trends among grandparents in the United States. Since 2001, the number of grandparents has grown by 24 percent from 56 million to 70 million. The research found that grandparents spend an average of $2,562 annually on their grandchildren, equaling approximately $179 billion dollars per year. …
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