Views Vary on Social Security, Medicare Changes

Posted on 01/3/2013 by | AARP National | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Money & Work | Tennessee By Hollie Deese, AARP Bulletin Nearly two of three Tennesseans who weighed in on the future of Medicare and Social Security say changes are needed to ensure the programs will be available for their children and grandchildren. Seventy percent said they support higher taxes to raise additional Medicare funds. But they said changes to the programs shouldn’t be made immediately, according to the results of AARP-sponsored questionnaires. Read the full article.  

SAFER DRIVERS: Looking for a New Year’s Resolution? Resolve to Be a Better Driver or Join George Coleman in Helping Others

Posted on 12/26/2012 by | AARP Tennessee | Comments

About AARP | Press | Tennessee | Volunteering Looking for a new New Year’s resolution? How about resolving to improve a critical skill – your driving? It’s easy to do. Just take a Driver Safety class, says George Coleman of Bartlett, the new state coordinator for AARP’s Driver Safety program in Tennessee. “Just think about it. The longer you’re capable of driving, the longer you’ll keep your independence,” Coleman said.  For most of us, it’s been decades since we took driver’s education classes or got our licenses. A …

SCAM ALERT: AARP Volunteer Gives Tips on Avoiding Holiday Scammers

Posted on 12/10/2012 by | AARP Tennessee | Comments

Money & Work | Tennessee AARP Nashville volunteer Alan Marx shares tips and information to help us avoid scammers, who are trying to steal our holiday spirit, our identities and our money: Don’t Let Scams Spoil Your Holiday Spirit Public News Service – TN | December 2012 | Download audio Consumer Issues Senior Issues PHOTO: Scams cost Tennessee residents more than $24 million last year, and older people seem to be particularly susceptible. Courtesy of Senior.com   December 10, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – One sign the holiday season is …

WE BACK PAT: TN Leaders Thrilled that Pat Summitt Earns AARP national Andrus Award for Alzheimer’s Advocacy

Posted on 12/6/2012 by | AARP Tennessee | Comments

Press | Tennessee  Tennessee leaders are proud but not surprised that Pat Summitt, a legendary basketball coach and courageous Alzheimer’s advocate, is being honored with AARP’s national Andrus Award. The award was being presented to Summitt at a dinner in her honor Thursday night at the Newseum in Washington, D.C.  “AARP got it right in selecting Pat Summitt as the recipient of the 2012 AARP Andrus Award,” said Gov. Bill Haslam. “Pat is a legitimate Tennessee hero.  She is a hero not only for …

FISCAL CLIFF? What does it mean for YOU?

Posted on 12/5/2012 by | AARP Tennessee | Comments

Advocacy | Press | Tennessee   With the “fiscal cliff” looming, many Tennesseans are wondering what the Dec. 31st deadline to address expiring tax and spending cuts means for them. Some of the changes under consideration in Washington to avert the nation’s financial conundrum could have a significant impact on the health and financial security of Tennessee seniors, their children and grandchildren, AARP has found. “As AARP volunteers toured the state listening to Tennesseans about their thoughts on the future of Medicare and Social Security, …

VOLUNTEER WITH US: Opportunities to do good in YOUR Tennessee communities

Posted on 12/5/2012 by | AARP Tennessee | Comments

Volunteering Looking for ways to help folks in your part of the state? AARP has just the right opportunity for you! We are creating new volunteer leadership positions for folks who want to work with us on fighting hunger, making our communities more livable for all ages, providing resources for folks caring for loved ones and more. We’re also seeking new volunteers – in every county –  who want to talk to state and federal lawmakers about issues that impact us …

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