AARP News

Often, the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is difficult and fraught with emotional and financial considerations.

Mansfield residents can receive free assistance preparing basic federal and state income tax returns thanks to the AARP Foundation.

The people living paycheck to paycheck - and many unfortunately struggling on far less than that - bundled in warm clothes to grab a place in line outside the Focus: HOPE building in Detroit to get extra help.

Today and Tuesday, Feb. 13-14, in: Port Angeles Sequim-Dungeness Valley Port Townsend-Jefferson County Forks-West End PORT ANGELES Today Tai Chi class - 7:15 a.m. to 8 a.m. Inspire Medical Clinic/Clini Care, 621 E. Front St.

Volunteers learn the tax laws and donate their time to help low- and middle-income seniors cut through the hassle of filing their tax returns through a free program sponsored by AARP.

Free income tax preparation for low- and middle-income people is available at the following locations: Killeen Community Center: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fridays, 2202 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Tax season is upon us, and if you're looking for a little extra help in filing this year, you may want to consider utilizing AARP Tax Aide, which will be set up this Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church on 7th Street.

Rocky Hill senior citizens can use the AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide program to get free assistance preparing basic federal and state income tax returns.

The Olive Branch Genealogy Club meets Wednesday at noon at the B.J. Chain Public Library, 6619 Miss.

An elderly woman drives the wrong way down an interstate. An 86-year-old man loses control of his car and runs over ten people.

A AARP has announced the opening of the Groton AARP Foundation Tax Aide Site at the Groton Senior Center .

A new joint iniative between the Illinois Department of Employment Security and McHenry County Workforce is the recently begun series of job fairs on Friday mornings.

The Home Energy Assistance Program is a federally funded program designed to help eligible low-income Ohioans meet the high cost of home heating bills.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi famously said Congress had to pass President Obama's health reform plan so people could find out what was in it.

Julie Walsh and Marie Eddy prepared meals served at the Farnsworth House in Jamaica Plain, where John Malia ate lunch last week.

Tax season is upon us, and what better way to file your return than getting it done for free? Senior citizens and Atlantic County residents gathered at AtlantiCare in Egg Harbor Township Friday, where certified counselors with the IRS/AARP tax aide program were on hand to prepare taxes at absolutely no charge.

Senior citizens and low-income taxpayers of any age can find free income tax return preparation sites by going to a new web site, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission.

Free tax help is available through the Volunteer Return Preparation Program sponsored by AARP in cooperation with the IRS.

A number of western Lake County libraries, senior and community centers are currently offering free tax preparation assistance through the AARP.

DALLAS -- At 91, Maxine Bennett still works six days a week at her jewelry store: keeping the books, helping customers and occasionally going on buying trips.