Shawna Newcombe

You have a lifetime of experience to offer. If you’re looking for a place to share it, AARP VA can help.

Recently, over 1,200 Virginians participated in live tele-town hall discussing Top Social Security Questions for 2013. Brian Bullock of AARP hosted. Alison Shelton from AARP’s Public Policy Institute was the guest. This tele-town hall was part of AARP’s continuing effort to help our members find peace of mind in retirement. Find out what the top questions were and the answers you need to know.

If you had the chance to help a neighbor, solve a community problem or advocate for a cause you care about, would you do it?

If you are like most Americans, you want to continue living in your current home and community for as long possible. But are you and your home a "good fit"? How can you make sure that your current home will meet your needs as your lifestyle and abilities change?

Join AARP VA and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) for a free financial fitness workshop. You will learn how to decrease debt, increase savings, handle your estate and make the most of your income retirement.

When you're caring for a family member or another loved one, it is too easy to put your own health on hold.　 There is relief on the horizon. If you are a family caregiver, the health care law can benefit you and your dependents.

Homebound seniors struggling financially find it difficult to eat healthy, nutritious food on a regular basis. Virginia’s Meals on Wheels programs work to meet this critical need by delivering hot meals to qualified recipients. Currently there is a need for volunteer drivers to help keep this program viable in Virginia’s Southwest. http://www.loaa.org/volunteer-opportunities/

By Nicole Duritz, Vice President, Health, AARP Education & Outreach

“After being hospitalized five times in two years, I understand how lonely it can be, especially around the holidays. As a volunteer with The Holiday Project in Fredericksburg, I visited with nursing home residents during the holidays as part of a team. It was inspiring.”

Partners in Aging, a non-profit coalition of Fredericksburg area businesses and organizations, is offering a monthly series of free seminars throughout 2013. This series covers a variety of aging topics presented by local experts.