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2013 Hurricane Season Is Almost Here; Time to Plan and Help Neighbors and...
Although it’s been a while since many Floridians have had to deal with a hurricane, it’s always a good idea to be prepared. And with the 2013 hurricane season starting June 1, AARP Florida is urging...
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Find out how the Chained CPI could affect you
Here’s what Washington calls a “minor technical change” in Social Security would mean to Cathy Kerns: $7,000 over the next 15 years. Kerns, an Orlando-area widow living with two chronic illnesses and...
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AARP Florida Welcomes Four Florida Residents to Executive Council
Pictured: Ken Thomas (Left) and Horacio Soberon-Ferrer (Right) AARP Florida State President Doug Heinlen has appointed Dr. Horacio Soberon-Ferrer and Kenneth “Ken” Thomas, both of Miami, Dr. William...
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Florida 2013 legislative session a mixed bag for Floridians 50+
Photo Courtesy of Vincent Jacobbi The 2013 Florida Legislature failed to expand health care access for low income Floridians, including those age 50 and older. Lawmakers also failed for a second year...
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AARP Florida Names Opa Locka Chapter to Top Honor
Opa-Locka, Fla. - Opa Locka’s AARP Chapter 4005 is Florida’s AARP Chapter of the Year, AARP Florida State Director Jeff Johnson announced. Doug Heinlen, AARP State President presented a plaque and a...
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Many Floridians 50+ delay complete retirement
For older Americans, complete retirement can raise scary possibilities, and for many it isn’t a possibility at all. A recent survey conducted by AARP shows that only one in five adults would completely...
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AARP Florida Opa-Locka Chapter Named Chapter of the Year
Americans 50 plus looking for a model of how to serve their communities need look no further than Opa-Locka, Florida. That’s the home town of AARP chapter 4005, winner of the AARP Florida Chapter of...
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AARP Florida Statement and Video on Medicare’s 48th Anniversary
Today, AARP Florida released the first in a “commonsense solutions” series of new videos on the 48th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson signing Medicare into law on July 30, 1965. Florida has...
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Keeping Tabs on State Legislators’ Votes
Do you know how your state legislator voted in 2013 on key issues that affect Floridians 50+? AARP Florida is working to help equip Florida voters age 50+ with information about how state legislators...
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Assisting Older Pet Owners
Many older Americans rely on their pets for companionship, and as time goes on, the bond between people and companion animals can become especially meaningful. Unfortunately, when there’s one too many...
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Jacksonville woman wins top AARP Florida 2013 volunteer honor
Volunteers age 50+ searching for an exemplary model of service and dedication need look no further than Jacksonville resident Mari Terbrueggen. Mari is the AARP Florida 2013 Andrus Award Winner. She...
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MEDIA ADVISORY Sept. 6, 2013 WHO: AARP Florida, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, AARP State Director Jeff Johnson WHAT: The AARP Andrus Award for Community Service presentation and a special award to...
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AARP’s HomeFit and CarFit event to Take Place October 17th
Resource for Residents 50+ Who Want to Make Their Homes and Cars More Sustainable for the Coming Years TAMPA, FL – Join AARP FL in association with HomeFit and CarFit for an event to remember....
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10-17-2013 Tampa – Home Fit and CarFit Event
10-17-13, TAMPA, FL – With the goal of keeping seniors safe on the roads and in their homes, experts staged training programs to provide older Americans tools to age in place. Older adult drivers lined...
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Florida Man Volunteers To Do Your Taxes
Fred Bates of Orlando enjoys helping others. When he heard about AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program through a friend over ten years ago he was intrigued, and in 2003 he began training to become an AARP...
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AARP Foundation uses Drive to End Hunger and No Mas Hambre to raise awareness...
Hunger is a major issue facing many older Floridians. In 2012,about 22% of all Florida residents reported not having enough money to buy food in the last year, and about 7% of all older Floridians are...
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Helping families get news quicker
If you were in an accident and were unable to communicate afterward, how would your family find out? What if it was your family member — a husband, wife, child, mother or father? According to...
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Redefining retirement with Life Reimagined and Encore Tampa Bay
Photo courtesy of iStock photos Boomers are constantly redefining what it means to retire. The closer they get to retirement age, the more they’re becoming entrepreneurs and enterprisers. Enter AARP’s...
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Jacksonville man helps others drive better
When Ron Carlberg commits to something, he’s in it for the long haul. He’s been married for 61 years. He was a full-time minister for 40 years until he moved to Florida nearly 15 years ago. He’s also...
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