The Thief Who Knows You: The Cost of Elder Exploitation Examined

Learn moreabout how the AARP BankSafe Initiative is preventing financial exploitation and helping consumers safeguard their assets. In 2023, 78% of respondents experienced fraud, up from 69% in 2022. Many are unaware of the PACT Act benefit.

March 30, 2020 · 1 min · 37 words · Brent Miller

Vision Valued as Independence Enabler

Lack of vigilance could work against efforts to maintain optimal eye health. The survey also revealed a broad lack of knowledge about eye problems. Meanwhile, older adults show openness to becoming more educated on such issues. To address vision issues, older Americans are open to new solutions. The AARP telephone survey comprised a nationally representative sample of 550 adults ages 50 and older in January 2020. For more information, like contact Teresa A Keenan attakeenan@aarp....

March 30, 2020 · 1 min · 118 words · Spencer Davila Jr.

12 Types of Used Vehicles for Less Than $15,000

You want the trifecta when shopping for a used car: low price, reliability and reassuring safety scores. Or you might be between cars and think it’s smarter to buy used. Even in normal times,a used carcan be the smart play. It’s already donemuch of its depreciating. Used cars are a better fit in many budgets. All are priced at $15,000 or less, enjoy good reliability scores and did well in safety tests....

March 26, 2020 · 1 min · 207 words · Victor Mcdaniel

COVID-19 Checklist for Older Adults: Prepare for Coronavirus

Be prepared Have a COVID-19 plan for yourself. Draw up one for your loved ones and review it. Have a list of yourdaily medicationsand time of day you take them. That way a caregiver will be able to help you if you get sick. Obtain at least a 30-day supply of your prescription drugs. Stock up on tissues and over-the-counter medicines to treat fever, cough and other symptoms should they arise....

March 24, 2020 · 2 min · 239 words · Kathryn Edwards

COVID-19: medidas que deben tomar los adultos mayores contra el coronavirus

La COVID-19 es la enfermedad causada por el nuevo coronavirus. No todas las personas infectadas con el virus necesitan hospitalizacion. Es posible que puedas recuperarte en tu propio hogar. Mantente preparado Ten un plan para la COVID-19 para ti y crea uno para tus seres queridos. Prepara una lista de tusmedicamentos diarios(en ingles) y la hora del dia en que los tomas. De ese modo, un cuidador podra ayudarte si te enfermas....

March 24, 2020 · 2 min · 245 words · Ann Boyd

11 shows y musicales para ver por transmisión directa ahora mismo

Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica. Pero jamas olvidaras la soberbia interpretacion vocal de Jackman. Donde verla:Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, iTunes. Gran poema coral que forma un hermosotapizdonde Mexico se interpreta a si mismo a traves de sus voces. Rock, rap, samba corrido, balada, todo tiene el eco de una verdad esencial del pais. Donde verla:Pantaya, Amazon, DirecTV, Google Play, YouTube, iTunes....

March 20, 2020 · 1 min · 72 words · Rachel Howe

La gripe española: cómo luchó Estados Unidos contra una pandemia hace un siglo atrás

Muchos paises censuraron los informes de noticias durante la Primera Guerra Mundial, especialmente la informacion sobre lapandemia. Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica. Esta cifra superaba la cantidad de victimas que dejo la pandemia de influenza de 1918. Los desfiles y otras reuniones publicas grandes eran comunes, lo que contribuyo a la propagacion de la gripe. Trabajadores de municiones en Washington D....

March 20, 2020 · 1 min · 119 words · Dustin Martinez Jr.

Delirium Awareness Doesn't Match Risk

This abrupt change in the brain can hinder thinking, remembering, sleep, and focus. A national survey by AARP of Americans over 50 found that only about one quarter are familiar with delirium. About one-third of those who had experienced delirium reported longer hospital stays because of the disorienting brain fog. Those additional days can translate into an increase in health care spending. Nearly four in ten adults who experienced delirium said they have lasting effects at least to a small degree....

March 18, 2020 · 2 min · 233 words · Antonio Moore

Consejos de expertos sobre las actividades cotidianas durante la crisis por el coronavirus

Como las noticias sobre el coronavirus cambian con tanta rapidez, es dificil saber como mantener tu rutina cotidiana. Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica. Durante esta pandemia, debemos considerar cuales actividades son esenciales y cuales se pueden evitar. Si perteneces a la segunda categoria, debeslimitar tus interacciones fisicasa las personas con las que vives. Pero debes entender que si alguien tiene fiebre o tos, deberas cambiar tus planes....

March 17, 2020 · 2 min · 364 words · Kayla Miller

Expert Advice on Daily Activities During Coronavirus Crisis

What was considered acceptable behavior or even possible three days ago may not be an option any longer. During this pandemic one should consider what activities are essential, versus what can be avoided." So we asked the country’s top infectious disease experts to address more specific scenarios. If it’s the latter, you should limit your physical interactions to those you live with. But recognize that if anyone has a fever or cough, you’ll need to change your plans....

March 17, 2020 · 2 min · 303 words · Albert Mendoza

List of Coronavirus-Related Restrictions in Every State

As those waves receded, pandemic restrictions largely subsided as well. Several states have barred or limited mask and vaccine orders and other requirements through legislation or executive action. There are no longer any states with general mask orders. Heres a look at each states vaccine, testing and mask requirements. More information:Check the state public health departmentsCOVID-19 page. Alaska Vaccine and testing regulations:Gov. More information:Check the statesCOVID-19 page. Arizona Vaccine and testing regulations:Laws signed by then-Gov....

March 17, 2020 · 2 min · 354 words · Rachel Thompson

Coronavirus Leads Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve is charged with keeping the economy humming and fighting inflation. The Fed’s move has a cascading effect on the economy. The prime interest rate, currently 4.25 percent, also closely follows the Fed funds rate. The Fed’s $700 billion bond purchasing program should push the long-termrates for mortgagesdown further. The current 30-year mortgage rate is 3.36 percent, close to an all-time record low. In March 2019, for example, a three-month Treasury bill yielded 2....

March 16, 2020 · 1 min · 156 words · Susan Robinson

12 Great Movies You Can Stream Right Now

Hanks conveys Mister Rogers crinkly-eyed goodness, his gravitas and vulnerability. We could all use a soothing, soulful movie like this right now. Watch it on:Amazon, Fandango Now, Google Play, YouTube, Apple TV, Vudu. He thinks he can help. TheTimesof London called Mirren and McKellen the new Hepburn and Tracy, with good reason. They’re sexy, witty and a bit unpredictable.Downton Abbey’s Jim Carter is great as McKellen’s henchman. Watch it on:Amazon, Fandango Now, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu....

March 13, 2020 · 1 min · 118 words · Miranda Frank