50+ NEWS YOU CAN USE
I was almost there when I stumbled, fell forward and couldn’t do anything to stop it
BY JOHN BARNETT, AARP VOLUNTEER | January 10, 2023 at 5:31 p.m.
Can I Change My Medicare Coverage?
The annual Medicare open enrollment period isn’t your only opportunity to swap out Medicare coverage
Home vs Retirement Community: Comparing the Costs
A senior living resource took a comparative look at senior housing costs
50 Years of SSI
On October 30, 1972, President Nixon signed the Supplemental Security Income program (SSI) into law
Tips for Being a Long-Distance Caregiver
"What tips do you recommend for long-distance caregivers?"
Changes in Social Security Payment Dates
What changes and what doesn't change...
How to Reduce Your Medical Bills
"What tips do you recommend to Medicare beneficiaries dealing with hefty medical bills?"
Lining Up Legislative Priorities
AARP met with legislators, advocacy groups, and community organizations to discuss legislative priorities
Little Known Property-Tax Relief Programs Help Seniors Save
Residential property-tax refund and credit programs exist in nearly every state, but unfortunately few people know about them
When to Apply for Social Security?
For your specific circumstances, would it be better for you to start getting benefits early or to wait?
How to Buy Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
The new FDA approved over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids that started rolling out this fall are a real game changer
General Enrollment Period for Medicare Part B
You have another chance each year during the General Enrollment Period, January 1 to March 31
Top Financial Scams Targeting Seniors Today
What are the most common scams today that target elderly seniors?
Protecting Loved Ones from Elder Abuse
Are you concerned about protecting your older relatives and friends from elder abuse?
