AARP Utah Presentations for 2024

Does your community group need a guest speaker? AARP Utah offers fun and educational presentations for free! Skilled AARP volunteers can deliver presentations on a variety of topics for online or in-person workshops.

To request a presentation, send an e-mail to: Utaarp@aarp.org

Topics include:

Brain Health: It’s never too late to focus on your brain health! In this interactive session you will learn about the six pillars of brain health and strategies for supporting brain health, and hopefully be inspired by others. This presentation is a good overview for anyone interested in learning more about brain health and will provide you with information based on current research on brain health, lifestyle suggestions, and resources to learn more. Learn about stress management, sleep, and the benefits of just moving around a bit more.

Fraud Watch Network: Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? The AARP Fraud Watch Network is working to empower you to fight back with proven resources and tools to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud. This presentation will arm you with the latest data on fraud trends and provide tips and resources to protect yourself and your family.

Fraud-Your Identity-Staying Protected & Connected: Identity theft is widespread and varied. While there are many ways for fraudsters to poach your identity, there are also many simple steps you can take to help keep them at bay. This session explores how to review your ID protection checklist and to learn about the steps you can start using today to help protect your identity.

Caregiving: Prepare to Care: No matter where you are in your journey of family caregiving – just beginning to anticipate a need, helping to coordinate a big move, or taking care of a family member full-time – having a good framework to help guide both you and your loved one will make the process easier. During this presentation, we will share a framework to help you make plans to care for friends, family members, or loved ones. You will have the opportunity to connect with other family caregivers, exchange tips and advice, and learn about resources available to you and your loved ones.

Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits: Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you ever wondered what the difference between full, early, and delayed benefits are? This Social Security workshop focuses on building an understanding of the implications of Social Security claiming decisions. You will discover what Social Security is and you will also learn how to secure your benefits, as well as explore the future of Social Security.

Disrupt Aging: We are all aging, every day. The good news is the way we are aging is changing, mostly for the better. Our ability to live longer, healthier, more productive lives is one of mankind’s greatest accomplishments. But the bad news is we don’t see it that way. Attitudes and stereotypes about aging haven’t changed. And many ideas and solutions available to us as we age are out of date. We need to change the conversation about age and aging in this country. It’s time to Disrupt Aging.

AARP Driver Safety Course: The AARP Smart Drive course is a four hour refresher course for drivers 50+ geared especially to safety needs. You will learn evidence-based safe driving strategies and refresh your knowledge of the latest rules and hazards of the road. Participants who complete the course receive a discount on their auto insurance. 9 out of 10 drivers change at least one driving behavior as a result of taking the course.

AARP Utah Tax-Aide Assistance: The AARP Utah Tax-Aide program offers free confidential assistance with preparation of tax returns for low and middle income individuals with special attention for those 60 and older. To find a Tax-Aide site near you go to: aarp.org/taxaide