Valley Area Agency on Aging

06/23/2026

06/22/2026

Scammers know exactly how to manipulate our emotions to gain access to our money and personal information.

To protect your household and older relatives this Elder Justice Awareness Month, it helps to understand their three-step playbook:

1. They pretend to be familiar: They call or message pretending to represent a well-known company, utility provider, or organization you already trust.
2. They invent a problem: They claim there is "suspicious activity" on your financial accounts and offer to connect you with a fake government "helper."
3. They force immediate action: They use high-pressure scare tactics, telling you to move your money immediately to "protect" it.
Real organizations and government agencies will never pressure you to transfer funds over the phone. Talk about these three signs openly with older neighbors and loved ones.

Get verified tools to stop scammers: ejcc.acl.gov/imposters

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

Heat is forecast to build across the South and West this week. During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged in ways you may not expect. Stay by learning the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses.
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06/22/2026

NEW TOOL: EverythingAD has launched the Alzheimer’s Disease Registry Initiative, which helps caregivers find clinical trials, treatments and support programs.

06/22/2026

SMP Scam Warning! If you are mailed a plastic Medicare card, don't "activate" it. Medicare is not sending plastic Medicare cards. This is a scam. If you get this letter, please report it to the SMP.

06/22/2026

Dementia is a term for the loss of brain function — thinking, remembering, reasoning — to the point where it interferes with daily life. While receiving a dementia diagnosis can be challenging, understanding the condition and creating a support system can help you navigate the changes.

06/20/2026

Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements. Most people with Parkinson's usually develop it after age 60. Learn about four common symptoms in the infographic below.

06/19/2026

In observations of Juneteenth, VAAA offices will be closed.