Posts Tagged ‘AARP’
Chronic Fraud Victimization an Escalating Problem – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Everyone has heard of the ago old proverb, “Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.” After being tricked once, hopefully a person learns from one’s mistakes and avoids being tricked in the same way again. But for many victims of financial fraud,…
Read MoreAARP Rhode Island issues critical call to prioritize 50+ adults for vax program
STATEMENT BY AARP RHODE ISLAND STATE DIRECTOR KATHLEEN CONNELL: AARP Rhode Island is still waiting for a more transparent, age-prioritized state vaccination plan that includes an efficient and effective centralized registration and appointment system. Our first call for transparency was on January 8. Subsequently, AARP, our members and thousands of other Rhode Islanders have sent…
Read MoreKathleen Connell to retire from AARP Rhode Island
By Nancy Thomas Kathleen Connell, the State Director for AARP Rhode Island, will be retiring. Connell has served with the AARP for the past 20 years. Connell served as the RI Secretary of State from 1987 to 1993, and started her political career on the School Committee, and then the Town Council in Middletown, serving…
Read MoreAARP-RI issues concerns as teacher groups move up to be vaccinated
As CVS announced, with no advanced notice that they would now vaccinate teacher and school staff individuals, word spread on social media that the website CVS.com would now accept registrations. By noon the state of Massachusetts announced that it would change their own designations for all vaccination centers and adapt to the CVS guidelines. Rhode…
Read MoreNew: AARP Shows RI Facilities Remain Hotbed for COVID-19 – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues As the Rhode Island Health Department (RIDOH) announces that cases of COVID-19 are declining and is loosening up restrictions on the reopening of bars and our social gatherings, AARP Rhode Island warns that the state’s nursing homes remain a hotbed for COVID-19 infections, and the “death rate…
Read MoreAARP Tips on Shopping for a Financial Advisor – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues As a result of living in times of economic uncertainty resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic retirees are worried about how they can protect their hard-earned egg nest from the volatility of the stock market. It is even now more important to be working with a financial…
Read MoreAARP: Vaccinate seniors now! Leaders respond. Add YOUR voice.
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The debate heats up as to how Rhode Island should distribute its limited stock of COVID-19 vaccine. Days ago, AARP Rhode Island urged state officials and lawmakers to put seniors on the top of the list to protect their lives. Older Rhode Islanders should be a priority…
Read MoreSeniors must be the priority for vaccine – AARP-RI, by Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Last month, in a statement by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) received a recommendation from the Rhode Island COVID-19 Vaccine Subcommittee for hospitals to begin vaccinating front line hospital workers against COVID-19. This recommendation was made at an emergency meeting of the Subcommittee. RIDOH has…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccines and older Americans – AARP, CDC, etc.
Photo: AARP 95% of COVID-19 deaths are people over 50. AARP is fighting for older Americans to be prioritized for vaccine The AARP is upping its involvement in advocating for those over 50 when it comes to vaccine dissemination. They have issued a Statement on Distribution of COVID Vaccines, which addresses distribution planning and implementation.…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and 2021: Looking into the Crystal Ball – by Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to surge across the nation. As of last Monday, nearly 18,986,236 Americans have contracted COVID-19 with over 331,930 dying, says the John Hopkins Coronavirus Research Center. Projection models say that deaths may spike to over 500,000 by March 2021. As 2021 approaches,…
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