Upcoming Events, Webinars, and more from AARP Massachusetts

If you're hunkering down for the season, we've got you covered for fun, informative events, Tune in and sign up today.

Intro to Selling Online
Tuesday, November 26 1pm
Want to make some extra money? Online marketplaces make it easy to sell almost anything-from your vintage collectibles to handmade crafts! This lecture will introduce you to different online platforms for selling all kinds of items, including furniture, clothing, household items, and more! We’ll also cover some tips and best practices for safely using these platforms so you can avoid scams and sell confidently! Click here to register.

HomeFit
Tuesday November 26 at 7:00 pm | Online
Discover smart design changes you can make for a safer and more comfortable home. Small home improvements can make a big difference in your life. They can make your home a space that enables you to “age in place,” to thrive as your living situation changes. They can also make life easier for visitors of all ages, from grandchildren to adult children and friends. Learn about the free AARP HomeFit Guide, which can help you assess each room in your house and offers home-improvement tips on everything from installing comfort-height toilets and shower seating to choosing slip-free rugs and exterior lighting that doesn’t require a ladder to change the bulb.
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Managing Celiac And Other Dietary Needs Around The Holidays
Tuesday, Dec 3 at Noon | Online
In this 5th and final session of our fall caregiving webinar series, we will have experts from the National Celiac Association (NCA) joining us and helping us to understand celiac disease and other gluten-related conditions. The only treatment for celiac disease is a strict adherence to the gluten-free diet, so NCA will be sharing with us how to safely eat gluten free outside of the home and what you, as a caregiver, can do to safely prepare food for any setting and occasion. As the holidays are upon us, we want to ensure that our friends and family members with dietary restrictions can enjoy the festivities in a safe and delightful way.
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Community Conversation About Social Security
Tuesday, Dec 3 at 2pm | Northampton
Social Security puts retirement in reach for millions of Americans. For most retirees, it is essential in helping to cover daily living expenses and pay bills. Yet, there are persistent misconceptions about its long-term financial stability and how it works. During this interactive Community Conversation, with AARP and the Social Security Administration, you’ll learn how Social Security is funded and about the future health and stability of the program. You’ll also learn how you can help protect Social Security for the hard-working Americans who have earned it.
Social Security is your money—you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. You can also get answers to your specific Social Security questions.
Light food and refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public.
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How Family Doctors and Caregivers Can Work Together
Thursday, December 5 at 7pm | Online
Family caregivers deserve recognition and support. You’ll find both in our free webinar: “How Family Doctors and Caregivers Can Work Together.” Featured speakers Dr. Lawrence of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and Rita B. Choula, Senior Director of Caregiving at the AARP Public Policy Institute will share tips for working with your family doctor to make life safer, easier, and more comfortable for you and your loved ones.
They’ll also discuss concerns about managing difficult conversations, balancing multiple caregiving duties and caregiver burnout.
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Walk with a Doc Worcester
Saturday, December 7 at 10 am
Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from a healthcare professional, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active, and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking. Walk your own pace and distance. In the winter months the group walks at St. Vincent Hospital and in the summer months we are at Elm Park. We will email all registrants two days before the walk to let you know if we will be at St. Vincent or Elm Park.
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Intro to Estate Planning Resources & Tools,
Tuesday, December 10 at 1:00pm | Online
Estate planning may sound intimidating or something that requires a lot of resources. Creating an estate plan just means making sure that your health, finances, and anything you own is handled according to your wishes. In this case, a simple plan is better than no plan! In this lecture, you’ll get an overview of some common documents found in an estate plan. We’ll also cover some free or low-cost resources and digital tools to help you get started with a simple estate plan
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Fraud Talk Tuesday with AARP: Real Estate Scams
Tuesday, December 10 at Noon | Online
Whether you own your own home, looking to buy one or thinking about renting, scammers can be right there with you. We’ll look at home and apartment rental scams, reverse mortgage and mortgage relief scams. Join us to explore real estate scams to look out for, how to avoid them and what to do if you’ve been targeted.
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