AARP DC

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the servicemembers who gave their lives for our freedom. At AARP DC, we are grateful for their sacrifice—and we hold their families, loved ones, and legacies close in our hearts.

Ponzi Schemes Are Still Devastating Victims Years After Bernie Madoff Made Headlines The old-school investment scam has led to billions in losses, with often charismatic criminals keeping their schemes afloat with lies: aarp.org/money/scams-fr… @aarpfraudwatch #FraudWatchFriday

Women of Color Experience Menopause Differently Navigating the shift 🔗: aarp.org/health/healthy…

5 Ways AARP Is Fighting to Lower Drug Prices A historic effort lowered Medicare prescription prices and set an annual cap on drug expenses 🔗: aarp.org/advocacy/how-a…

❓ Have questions about Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in the District? ✅ Join Chairwoman @CMAnitaBondsDC and the Committee of Executive Administration and Labor for their 2026 Election Readiness Townhall! 📆 Saturday, May 23 📍 Washington Convention Center ⬇️ More details below!

Many Victims Struggle With Mental Health in Scams’ Aftermath Experiencing fraud can often be both financially and emotionally devastating @aarpfraudwatch #FraudWatchFriday 🔗: aarp.org/membership/ben…

Voting by Mail This Election Season? Make Sure It Counts A postmark rule change and a patchwork of state requirements mean returning a ballot by mail promptly is more important than ever 🔗: aarp.org/government-ele…

Thank you, @mayorbowser, for speaking with AARP Southwest Waterfront Chapter members! AARP DC has worked with the Mayor on issues affecting older District residents. We appreciate your efforts to help older District adults live their best lives!

🍏Far too many older residents face having to choose between paying bills and putting healthy food on the table. ❓How will candidates for \Mayor and At-Large Councilmember address this issue? ✅ Check out the 2026 DC Candidate Guide to see their answers aarp.org/states/washing…

How to Avoid ‘Wrong Number’ Text Scams Criminals pretend to contact you accidentally to lure you into a crypto investment or other scheme @aarpfraudwatch #FraudWatchFriday 🔗: aarp.org/money/scams-fr…

Can Voting Help You Live Longer? A new study finds that older voters’ risk of dying within the next five years was cut by 45 percent 🔗: aarp.org/advocacy/older…

6️⃣ Weeks until Election Day in the District! ❓Do you know where the candidates stand on issues important to the District? ✅Check out the 2026 AARP DC Candidate Guide to hear from candidates for US House Delegate, Mayor and At-Large Councilmember. 🔗aarp.org/states/washing…

5 Smart Money Moves to Consider Before Signing Up for Medicare 65 is the age most people are eligible, but the time before is a crucial window for financial and health care planning 🔗: aarp.org/medicare/smart…

Tune in to @theseniorzone tomorrow (5/4) to hear from Denise Parker, Fraud Squad member and most recent recipient of the AARP DC Andrus Award! They will talk about her work to help stop the scammers and the importance of volunteerism! 🎧 Tune in 10am on @myspiritd

AARP Fighting for You Against Fraud AARP's advocacy efforts help protect older adults from scams and fraud. Here are some recent successes on the state and federal levels @aarpfraudwatch #FraudWatchFriday

5 Smart Ways to Lower Your Water Bill Reduce costs by checking for leaks, replacing water-guzzling appliances and breaking some bad habits 🔗: aarp.org/money/personal…

7 Spring Cleaning Moves for Your Finances Spruce up your budget, scrub your spending habits and other ways to get your financial house in order 🔗: aarp.org/money/personal…

No, That’s Not Apple Texting You The company has said fake Apple Pay alerts are pushing people into scam calls. Here’s what to watch for and what to do if you're targeted @aarpfraudwatch #FraudWatchFriday : aarp.org/money/scams-fr…

Social Security Tips for Solo Agers Putting off filing to get a bigger monthly payment may be even more important if you’re single 🔗: aarp.org/social-securit…

AARP Brings Your Fight to Capitol Hill We pressed hundreds of lawmakers to protect Social Security from cuts, support family caregivers and safeguard older adults from fraud 🔗: aarp.org/advocacy/lobby…