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AARP Virginia

Making a difference for all Virginians 50+ and their families
We're fighting every day to make aging easier. Your voice matters, and we help make sure that our elected officials in the Commonwealth hear it.
Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and voting options in Virginia, such as absentee voting, early voting or voting with a disability.
Find free online and local events including exercise classes, cooking demos, helpful workshops and more.
AARP speakers are available on a wide range of topics including Social Security, fraud prevention and more.
DEC 3, 2025
Over 1.5 million Virginians currently serve as family caregivers, experiencing emotional stress, fatigue and financial strain as a result of their role. The recent Caregivers’ Re-Treat held in Haymarket provided some with an opportunity to step back from their caregiving duties and take a little time for themselves.
AARP recently held its annual Life@50+ Academy: Planning for Your Health, Wealth, and Happiness. The event was hosted at the Seniors With a Purpose Ministry (SWAP) of the First Baptist Church of Vienna (FBCV), and supported by a number of local organizations.
AARP Virginia recently sponsored the annual Healthy Aging conference in Williamsburg
AARP Virginia backed 13 bills which made it through the full General Assembly during the 2024 session. Ten were signed into law by Governor Glenn Youngkin while three were vetoed.
In the age of digital shopping, it has become harder than ever to keep track of what is coming when and from whom. This new reality has led directly to the rise of the digital package delivery scam.
The 7th Annual Fairfax County Scam Jam focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), used with increased frequency in scam entrapment schemes. The Scam Jam is a joint venture by AARP Virginia and the Fairfax County Silver Shield Task Force.
As a young lawyer in Illinois, Abraham Lincoln suffered from melancholy – what we now call depression. At the time, doctors attributed the condition to a buildup of black bile in the liver and recommended taking pills called Blue Mass, which contained mercury.
What do AARP Virginia and little yellow rubber ducks have in common? Both were an integral part of Sperryfest 2024.
Virginia will hold its state primary on Tuesday, June 18. Candidates on the ballot include those running for U.S. House, U.S. Senate and local offices.
Volunteers from across Virginia were thanked at the Richmond ceremony.
The Gordon Morton Award for Community Service is named for Gordon Morton, who served as the first president of the Kempsville Chapter, and served a four-year term as AARP Director for Virginia before there was a state office or staff in the Commonwealth.
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