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TRIADs Unite to Shield Older Neighbors

A former prosecutor’s playbook delivers clear, practical steps to avoid today’s most common traps.

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Health Tops AARP Candidate Forum

Candidates address care, costs, and access, giving voters insight into priorities that shape daily life.

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Airline Call Center Scam Alert

Fraudsters spoof airline support lines. Learn how to verify bookings and avoid paying fake agents.

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Utility Scam Warning

Bad actors pose as providers. Discover how to confirm accounts and block calls that aim to drain budgets.

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We’ll Buy Your Home Ads & Mailers

These sell‑your‑home schemes often target older homeowners

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Beware of Delivery Scams

Fake shipping notices create urgency. Learn how to verify orders and avoid links that harvest information.

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Love, Love, Love

There is a line tucked away in a Gertrude Stein poem of nearly four hundred lines, written in 1913 entitled Sacred Emily that says, a “rose is a rose is a rose.”

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Toll Road Scam Warning

Fake toll notices create panic. Learn how to verify charges and avoid malicious links.

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What Drug Cost Caps Mean for Seniors

New analysis shows how a spending limit lowers drug costs for households.

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How Mid-Atlantic States Grow Home Care

States invest in in-home services that help people remain independent while supporting families.

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Find Real Deals, Skip the Scams

Seasonal sales invite impostors. Get smart checks that keep shopping joyful and secure.

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Why Caregivers Need Self-Care

Self-care strategies reduce burnout, helping supporters stay healthy while caring for others.

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Holiday Scams to Watch For

Seasonal schemes surge. Learn the most common ruses and the fast checks that keep celebrations joyful.

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Scams Using Famous Faces

Impostors pose as stars to steal money. Discover how these ruses work and when to walk away.

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Don’t Let Travel Scams Ruin Summer

Fake bookings and urgent messages target travelers. Learn how to confirm reservations and avoid costly detours.

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Voters Back Lower Drug Prices

Polling shows broad backing for measures that rein in prices, easing pressure on household budgets.

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Social Security at 90: What’s Next

As the program marks a milestone, families reflect on its value and the steps needed to keep it strong.

AARP Virginia

Understand Your Social Security Benefits

Clear explanations help you understand eligibility, timing, and choices so you can maximize earned benefits.

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Social Security at 90: Voices Reflect

As a milestone arrives, neighbors reflect on how this earned benefit shaped stability, dignity, and opportunity across generations.

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Free College Tuition for Older Adults

Virginia offers free college classes for older adults.

AARP Virginia

General Assembly Passes Affordable Medicine Act

The Affordable Medicine Act passed the House of Delegates by a 61-33 vote.

AARP Virginia

Livable Appalachia: Creative Housing Solutions

Community leaders from the Appalachian region of Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee gathered in early November to address the needs of the 50-plus communities in the three states.

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Helping Repeat Fraud Victims

Practical guidance helps friends and families support those targeted again, reducing shame and preventing repeat losses.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Tips

Simple habits—from updates to passwords—reduce risk and protect personal data in an increasingly connected world.

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Money Help for Those Who Provide Care

Tools and counseling help families manage budgets, benefits, and planning so money worries don’t add to daily strain.

AARP Virginia

Stop Porch Pirates This Holiday Season

Simple organizing habits reduce stress, improve focus, and support mental clarity—one drawer at a time.

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Scams After Storms and Emergencies

After disasters, impostors strike. Learn the warning signs and safe ways to seek help.

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Support for Virginia’s Veteran Caregivers

Resources expand respite, guidance, and recognition for those supporting former service members and their families.

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Dr. Heisung Lee Receives 2022 Andrus Award for Community Service

AARP’s Andrus Award for Community Service was presented to Dr. Heisung Lee on Dec. 13, at the Korean Central Senior Center in Centreville.

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AARP VA Scam Alert: How and Why to Report Fraud

It’s National Consumer Protection Week

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Judith Jones Earns Top Volunteer Honor

An exceptional neighbor earns top honors for decades of service that uplift and inspire.

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Many people may qualify for food assistance benefits and not know it: AARP encourages a call to 2-1-1.

SNAP is not just for households with children. It’s a federal program that offers assistance to adults of any age having a difficult time affording the food they need to maintain healthy lives.

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Caregivers Need Stronger Support

New findings highlight the daily challenges facing those supporting loved ones, underscoring the need for relief, flexibility, and smarter policy.

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Take Action Against Elder Abuse

Learn the warning signs and reporting steps that stop exploitation and protect hard-earned savings.

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Legacy of Resilience from Monticello to Loudoun

Robin Reaves Burke shared her family’s extraordinary story in a Tuesday Explorers talk

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Bringing Inclusive History to Life

AARP, historical institutions to shine a light on African American contributions

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AARP Virginia hosts Mercy Chefs to present virtual “Dinner in a SNAP” classes throughout September

ARP Virginia is proud to host Mercy Chefs throughout September to present the “Dinner in a SNAP” program in support of Hunger Action Month, a month dedicated to increasing national awareness of hunger across America.

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New Rule May Add Surge of IRS Impostor Scams

new change in how refunds are issued

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What Police Can Do After a Scam

Find pantries, benefits, and community programs that help households maintain access to nutritious meals.

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Arthur Ashe Exhibit at Richmond Museum

Explore Richmond’s Black History Museum and Arthur Ashe legacy exhibit.

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Grandparents Rock!

In celebration of National Grandparents Day recently, grandparents were rocking and rolling at the Grandparents Day of Art and Activity sponsored by AARP Virginia and Tidewater Arts Outreach at the Bayside Recreation Center in Virginia Beach.

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Gift Card Balance Scam Warning

Scammers drain cards before balances update. Discover the signs and steps that stop losses fast.

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Make a New Year’s Resolution to Avoid Crypto Scams

New Year’s Resolution we could all benefit from: be vigilant about cryptocurrency scams. Fraud involving crypto investment schemes and crypto as payment in other schemes skyrocketed in 2022, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

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The Codebreaker Who Helped Win WWII

A brilliant mind’s breakthrough changed history, shortening war and saving countless lives.

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AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Crypto ATMS: What to Know

If you’re like most Americans, you walk right past a tool used to steal a reported $35 million from US consumers last year each time you go out for groceries.

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Spot Fake Charity Appeals

Fake appeals exploit generosity. Learn how to verify causes and ensure gifts reach people who truly need help.

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Beware Social Media Clone Scams

Crooks copy profiles to trick friends and family. Learn how these ruses work and the steps that stop impersonation.

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Fighting Food Insecurity in Virginia

Various canned food, pasta and cereals in a cardboard box.More than 700,000 Virginians worry every day about where their next meal is coming from, according to the Federation of Virginia Food Banks.

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Your Data Is Already Out There

Breaches are common. Learn how crooks use exposed data—and what steps limit damage.

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Jared Calfee Joins AARP Virginia to Lead State Advocacy and Financial Security Programming

AARP Virginia State Director Jim Dau announced that Jared Calfee has joined the organization as Associate State Director for Advocacy and Outreach to lead its state advocacy and financial security programming.

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