AARP Arizona

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A packed house attended our workshop Medicinal Use of Vinegar: From the Kitchen to the Medicine Cabinet on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the Prescott Resort Conference Center in Prescott, AZ. Our guest speaker Carol Johnston focused the conversation on scientific evidence of medicinal uses of vinegar and its recent investigation on supporting vinegar's role as a antiglycemic agent benefiting the diabetic condition. Dana Marie Kennedy welcomed guests and introduced Carol Johnston.

Perhaps given the current political climate it may be difficult to look at what is happening in Washington, however, AARP is working to make some changes for the betterment of American Caregivers. AARP is strongly behind the RAISE (Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage) Family Caregivers Act, which would create an advisory council to recommend a strategy to support Family Caregivers. The bill is bipartisan, and has already passed the U.S. Senate unanimously. The bottom line is that there is a large section of the population (40+ million) who provides free care (valued at around $470 billion) to their family members, keeping them independent, and AARP believes that the RAISE Family Caregivers Act is a way to help that cause.

FitPHX Fall into Fitness, sponsored by AARP Arizona, kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. in Hance Park. The FREE 10-week series features different workout formats, including Core de Force, Insanity, PiYo, P90X, Turbo Kick, Zumba and more. Register today: http://spr.ly/618784yL9.

Arizona is dedicated to ensuring those who are living with or affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias have the care and support they need. As a proud partner of the Arizona Alzheimer’s Task Force, AARP invites you to read the state plan and its calls to action.

By James E. Garcia

By Linda Vitale – Lead Trainer and Educator AARP Arizona Fraud Watch Network

People caring for loved ones with cancer face unique challenges and often lack support. The Arizona Myeloma Network (AZMN) offers training for these caregivers, and AARP Arizona is sponsoring three free sessions on Saturdays—Sept. 30, Dec. 9 and Feb. 10—from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

By Linda Vitale – Lead Trainer and Educator AARP Arizona Fraud Watch Network

Basic motoring skills don’t change much, but the technology in cars is evolving. With increasing numbers of older adults behind the wheel, AARP Arizona is offering free workshops to keep motorists up to date, independent, safe and confident on the road.