State lawmakers warn seniors about cryptocurrency scams
State lawmakers are warning seniors about crypto-currency scams.
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AARP SC asks Governor McMaster to reconsider lifting State of Emergency
A group that represents many seniors in South Carolina is asking the governor to reconsider lifting the State of Emergency. AARP of South Carolina Director Teresa Arnold released a statement asking the governor not to lift the declaration because of the effect it will have on those still struggling from the economic impact of the pandemic.
AARP South Carolina calls on lawmakers to pass hate crime legislation
An organization that represents retired people is calling on South Carolina lawmakers to pass hate crime legislation. Friday, AARP South Carolina sent a letter to lawmakers on behalf of its more than 660,000 members in the state.
AARP South Carolina hosts COVID-19 town hall with state and medical leaders
Friday morning, AARP South Carolina hosted a statewide telephone town hall with state and medical experts. Leaders are hoping to bring information to older South Carolinians about the COVID-19 vaccine and the distribution process in the state.
While coronavirus cases rise across the state, the numbers are falling in the state’s nursing homes
As cases both here in South Carolina and nationally continue to rise, according to AARP of South Carolina, cases are dropping in the state’s nursing homes.
Health experts discuss importance of managing holiday stress
The coronavirus pandemic has created a myriad of new stresses in 2020, and with the holidays approaching, mental health experts say its important to take steps to manage that stress.
AARP: SC Assisted living facilities coronavirus death rate highest among other states
New study shows SC long term care facilities COVID-19 deaths rate tops other states
Image: AARP Logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A nationwide study found that a higher rate of South Carolinians who live in long-term care facilities are dying more than in any other state. According to AARP for every 100 nursing home residents across the country, South Carolina accounts for 5.8 cases of COVID-19, 1.2 deaths related to the virus. The study…
City of Columbia partners with AARP for ‘Frauds and Scams’ workshop for seniors
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you interested in protecting your private information from identity thieves? The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is partnering with AARP for a series of free workshops on topics including frauds and scams, financial literacy and more. The first workshop is set for Wednesday, February 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Busby Street Community Center,…
Empowerment workshop teaches seniors signs of fraud and scams
Columbia Parks and Rec and AARP are teaming up to keep area Seniors safe from those who prey on vulnerable adults through scams and fraud.
