Home Projects, Savings that Cut Utility Costs for the New Year

Posted on 01/1/2013 by | AARP National | Comments

Home & Family | Nevada By Amy Levner, Manager, Housing and Mobility Options, AARP Education & Outreach Have high energy costs gotten you down?  You could blame the price of electricity or heating fuel, but high energy bills are more commonly due to inefficient systems or components in your home, such as leaky windows, loose duct installation, or faulty heating or cooling equipment. You don’t have to choose between your wallet and your comfort. Below are easy tips for reducing your energy costs and saving …

Grandparents Can Help Grandkids in Aftermath of Tragedy

Posted on 12/14/2012 by | AARP Connecticut | Comments

Home & Family | Nevada The following post is from Amy Goyer, AARP’s Family and Grandparenting expert: Today’s chilling news about the mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut feels eerily familiar. How many times does this horrible scene have to be replayed before we finally do something about it? We still don’t know the details of exactly what happened, but  I can’t help thinking that it has to do with the way we deal with mental illness — or more accurately, don’t deal with it.  Maybe this …

Nevada Resources Contact Information

Posted on 11/26/2012 by | AARP Nevada | Comments

Local Resources | Nevada (Photo courtesy of thomashawk/flickr) AARP Nevada has provided the following Web links to help residents and their families find assistance and information. Nevada Statewide Resources Nevada Department of Health & Human Services      Aging & Disability Services Division Nevada 2-1-1 Nevada State Health Insurance Assistance Program Nevada Senior Guide Nevada Senior Centers Nevada Elder Protective Services Nevada Attorney General’s Office, Senior Protection Unit Senior Medicare Patrol Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Bureau of Consumer Protection Nevada Law Help Nevada Disability Advocacy …

AARP Member Discount for The Nutcracker Ballet

Posted on 11/26/2012 by | AARP Nevada | Comments

Events | Nevada Good news! AARP Members will receive a 20% discount for the Nevada Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Smith Center during the month of December. AARP Nevada collaborated with the Nevada Ballet Theater to bring you this special offer. This is The Nutcracker like you’ve never seen it before – a brand-new, original production featuring beautiful new sets, gorgeous costumes and surprises – yet to be revealed. This highly-anticipated ballet will be a treat for all ages. AARP members will receive a …

AARP Nevada

Posted on 11/16/2012 by | AARP Nevada | Comments

About AARP | Nevada Established in 2000, the Nevada State Office of AARP is located in Las Vegas.  Serving nearly 311,000 members statewide, AARP Nevada works to enhance the quality of life for all Nevadans as they age. AARP Nevada is located at 5820 S. Eastern Avenue, Ste 190, Las Vegas, NV 89119. The toll-free phone number is  1-866-389-5652, fax: 1-702-938-3225, and email is  aarpnv@aarp.org.   Photo Courtesy of Dale Smith    

Money Saving Tips from the EPA for Winter

Posted on 11/16/2012 by | AARP Nevada | Comments

Home & Family | Money & Work | Nevada 10 Ways to Save Money, Energy and Protect Your Health This Winter  WASHINGTON – With winter quickly approaching, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is highlighting ten tips for Americans to protect their health, save money, and lower energy while enjoying the winter holiday season. 1. Maintain your heating equipment to lower utility bills. Heating and cooling costs account for about $1,000 — nearly half of a home’s  annual energy bill. Dirt and neglect can impact the efficiency of the system …

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