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👀 Inside AARP's fight for Social Security... spr.ly/60132xwDR

AARP MS, MS State Dept. of Health & MS Public Health Assn. presented the Annual Healthy Aging Summit with a focus on aging in rural Mississippi. Speakers from the state and across the nation shared important information about age-friendly efforts.

Do you know how to identify financial and investment scams? Join us for a virtual event on Tues., 5/6, at 11:30 am CT to learn how to protect yourself from falling victim to these scams. Stream the event on Facebook when it begins.

5 Ways AARP is Fighting for Social Security spr.ly/6014N8iC0

AARP Backs Bill to Reduce Tax Burden for Seniors aarp.org/politics-socie…

Join us for a free screening of the documentary: Mama Joe, Hope & Help, sponsored by @AARPMS. A Q&A about dementia and family caregiving follows. 3 p.m. Sat., June 7, Student Center Theater at Jackson State University, 1328 John R. Lynch St. To register: mamajoeproject.com/jackson

Older Mississippians like Denice have earned their Social Security through a lifetime of hard work. That’s why we’re urging Congress to protect and strengthen Social Security for years to come. spr.ly/60152xD3U #WeEarnedIt

"Social Security and Medicare have fulfilled their promise for generations. We must ensure they continue to do so for generations to come," writes Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, AARP CEO. spr.ly/6011NG0KZ

🫶 Voters overwhelmingly support tax relief for America’s unpaid family caregivers: spr.ly/6018N8acp

This year, Social Security turns 90! AARP Mississippi is honoring this milestone by doubling down on our fight to protect it. Share your voice here: spr.ly/6015NbF0F #WeEarnedIt

Social Security turns 90 in August. spr.ly/6015Nbi2Z

Older Mississippians like Denice have earned their Social Security through a lifetime of hard work. That’s why we’re urging Congress to protect and strengthen Social Security for years to come. spr.ly/60172a3mz #WeEarnedIt

Did you know that Social Security injects $13.1 billion into Mississippi's economy? Take the pledge here: spr.ly/6018NdBY6 #WeEarnedIt

Social Security has been a safety net for millions of Mississippians for almost 90 years. AARP is working to ensure the program stays around more 90 more. Because it's your money - you earned it. spr.ly/6019Nd8Nd #WeEarnedIt

The West Central Mississippi Chapter 4967 in Vicksburg hosted its annual Member and Volunteer Appreciation Picnic. Special guests included Mayor George Flaggs, Jr., Alderman Alex Monsour, Deputy Police Chief Hill, and other local leaders.

Jenna Harris, Alzheimer’s Association and Melinda Bertucci, AARP MS Advocacy Director, guided a volunteer discussion on brain wellness, the volunteer pathway to becoming Certified Dementia Friendly, and the role that Walk for a Cure events play in advancing research.

AARP MS Gulf Coast Volunteers played a vital role in making the day a success at the Moss Point Riverfront Jamboree, where volunteers supported a wide range of activities spread across the scenic riverfront.

Get a free ticket to see the Biloxi Shuckers vs. the Knoxville Smokies at 6:35 p.m., Thursday, June 19 at Shuckers Ballpark in Biloxi. Request your free ticket by June 16. Pick it up at the box office on the day of the game. Register here: events.aarp.org/junegame

St. Matthew M.B. Church hosted its annual Senior Health Fair. Attendees received valuable resources, and our dedicated AARP MS Central Volunteers shared important information about caregiving and Social Security.

In honor of Older Americans Month, @AARPMS sponsored Central MS Planning & Development District's private screening of Mission: Impossible. Participants engaged in informative conversations on two key topics: “You Earned Your Social Security” and “5 Myths of Social Security.”