AARP Wyoming

Posted on 11/29/2012 by | AARP Wyoming | Comments

About AARP | Wyoming AARP Wyoming  2020 Carey Avenue, Mezzanine Cheyenne, WY 82009 Phone: 1-866-663-3290 (toll-free) wy@aarp.org Local Map  

United to Serve

Posted on 11/29/2012 by | AARP Wyoming | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Wyoming An important change is coming for Wyoming residents who are enrolled in Wyoming Medicaid’s long-term care programs. See Also: Building State Capacity to Oversee Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports In a move that is expected to improve service to clients, the Wyoming Department of Family Services has collaborated with the Wyoming Department of Health to create a centralized unit within the health department to serve clients who are now served by regional Family Services offices. By June 2013, all …

If You Think Something Sounds Fishy, Trust Your Gut

Posted on 11/29/2012 by | AARP Wyoming | Comments

Money & Work | Wyoming When someone you trust steals from you, the consequences are immense. You might suffer a sense of betrayal, embarrassment or humiliation, and of course the cost of the loss itself. See Also: Spot Fraud Before It Spots You   A handful of Wyoming residents know that first-hand. They were victims of theft and fraud at the hands of two people they trusted to invest their money. Wyoming Secretary of State Max Maxfield wants Wyoming residents to know that if they …

Help is Available to Caregivers in Wyoming

Posted on 11/15/2012 by | AARP Wyoming | Comments

Wyoming When Debbie Walter submitted a required report on Wyoming’s new Aging and Disabilities Resource Center to the U.S. Administration on Aging, this question came back: Was there a typo on the cover email? No, there wasn’t. Walter in fact wrote a 500-page sustainability report on the program. “I wrote up and sent everything I could,” Walter said from her office in Wyoming Department of Health’s Aging Division. “I wanted them to see we have been working very hard even with …

Looking for Your Legislator?

Posted on 11/6/2012 by | AARP Wyoming | Comments

About AARP | Advocacy | Wyoming Want to let your elected officials know how you feel about important issues? Give them a call. If you are wondering how to contact the people who represent you at the state Capitol in Cheyenne, visit http://wyoleg.gov and click on the link in the left column that says “legislator information” where you will find a complete list of members of the state House of Representatives and Wyoming Senate. You can also look up your legislators using your zip code or …

Live in Casper and want to work with us?

Posted on 11/2/2012 by | AARP Wyoming | Comments

Advocacy | Volunteering | Wyoming AARP Wyoming is currently seeking a volunteer who can assist us in the Casper area. Hours are flexible. The position is highly collaborative with the volunteer serving as our “eyes and ears” in the community, helping us plan projects that are relevant to the age 50+ community in Natrona County. Interested? Contact Renee Gamino at 1-866-663-3290 or rgamino@aarp.org   photo credit: Joanne Mai