Age Discrimination in Employment—The Eras Tour William Rivera, Senior Vice President of Litigation for AARP Foundation, discusses the evolution of age discrimination in employment laws in the United States with a focus on “hot topics” in the field, including the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on opportunities for older workers. He additionally discusses the work that AARP and AARP Foundation are doing to promote employment opportunities for older workers, and share tips for spotting and addressing age discrimination in the workplace. Read more
Financial Education Workshops Benjamin Rose, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency, provides a variety of free workshops and counseling services. Read more
Financial Education Workshops Benjamin Rose, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency, provides a variety of free workshops and counseling services. Read more
Exploring the Benefits of Senior Centers When you hear the term “senior center,” what comes to mind? For some, it might conjure images of nonstop games of bingo, or quiet afternoons spent knitting. And while knitting and bingo are certainly activities you might encounter—and enjoy participating in—at a senior center, summing up the experience with these stereotypes doesn’t do credit to the depth and breadth of activities available at today’s senior centers. These vibrant community hubs are continually evolving to meet the diverse needs and interests of older adults, offering a wide range of activities, services and opportunities that cater to a modern, active lifestyle. Read more
Suicide Awareness and Prevention in Older Adults Suicide among older adults is an often overlooked, public health concern. While conversations about mental health have become a lot more common and less stigmatized than in the past, the focus is frequently on younger generations, leaving older adults by themselves in the previous mindset of mental struggles being better left unspoken. Understanding the unique challenges faced by older adults is crucial in addressing this silent crisis and ensuring that those at risk receive the support and care they need. Read more
Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options Our FREE Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options course is designed to assess our homes for safety, accessibility, and affordability; explore ways to use home equity to stay in our homes; and discover housing options. This course is a three-part series. This registration is for the following days, from 1:00-2:30 PM: October 8 (Tues) October... Read more
Homebuyer Education Are you interested in buying a home but not sure where to start? Our FREE HUD-approved homebuyer education class can teach you the important basics of the home buying process. We will provide you with the knowledge you’ll need to secure an affordable mortgage and buy the right house for you. This course is a... Read more
Homebuyer Education Are you interested in buying a home but not sure where to start? Our FREE HUD-approved homebuyer education class can teach you the important basics of the home buying process. We will provide you with the knowledge you’ll need to secure an affordable mortgage and buy the right house for you. This course is a... Read more
Financial Education Workshops Benjamin Rose, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency, provides a variety of free workshops and counseling services. Read more
Financial Education Workshops Benjamin Rose, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency, provides a variety of free workshops and counseling services. Read more