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DEC 11, 2025
Scammers will use any reason to try to steal your personal information and pick your pocket. That’s why we are highlighting the “12 scams of Christmas”.
NOV 25, 2025
This November, Governor Evers has officially proclaimed it National Family Caregivers Month in Wisconsin to recognize the contributions, commitment, and sacrifices made by America’s 63 million family caregivers every single day.
We know how impactful $1,000 can be. This is our way of extending some seed money to get these projects off the ground. Next deadline: September 27, 2025.
NOV 21, 2025
The Speaker's Task Force on Elder Services has held three meetings, and cryptocurrency kiosks were discussed at all of them.
A proposal submitted by Heart 2 Heart Compassionate Widow’s Circles, Inc. in Milwaukee to provide additional food, equipment, supplies, and a chef to facilitate two “Cooking with Seniors” classes has been selected to receive this month’s AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant.
“What to do if you voted for a candidate who drops out before Election Day”
Robin Jacobs from DFI discusses common investment scams and how to avoid them.
Wisconsinites age 50-plus contribute immensely to their communities. However, their impact is often forgotten. Rather than focusing on senior citizens, lawmakers and other community officials place their attention on providing services for younger generations.
Retirement is an important party of every person’s life. It is also something that can be costly if you do not work to prepare for it.
One of the most important facets of our society is the internet. In today’s world, it is almost impossible to do anything without using a computer or your phone. Whether it be surfing the web, ordering groceries, or scheduling healthcare appointments, so many individuals rely on the internet for everyday activities.
A proposal from Bike Fitchburg, Inc. to designate a new “Fitchburg Greenway System” has been selected to receive a AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant. Fitchburg has a network of over 36 miles of multi-use paths for all ages and abilities. However, there has been no prior effort to document and promote this network as an active transportation system.
Providing essential care for someone in their daily activities is the work that an estimated 578,000 caregivers provide all around Wisconsin. Family caregivers assist their parents, spouses, and other loved ones so they can live comfortably at home rather than in costly, taxpayer-funded nursing homes.
AARP needs volunteers to advocate this summer and fall for issues of concern to Wisconsinites age 50-plus.
We’re excited to announce that five organizations throughout Wisconsin will receive a combined $62,300 in 2022 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide.
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