Joy Hepp

Los Angeles residents spend an average of 81 hours per year stuck in traffic, waiting for buses and trains, and navigating streets that are unfriendly for bikes and pedestrians. These are hours that could instead be filled with quality time with our families, kids, grandparents, and friends.

Gardena, CA – At a ceremony today at the Second Time Around Senior Club, Representative Maxine Waters (CD 43) was presented with AARP’s “Champion of 50+” award, in recognition of her strong support for a new U.S. Department of Labor rule, which requires that retirement plan advice be given in the best interest of consumers – a rule which could save American families billions of dollars per year. Rep. Waters also voted AGAINST legislation that would have stopped the rule from taking effect.

What would make Los Angeles an even better place to live? In 2016, AARP staff posed this question online and in person via listening posts — large writing surfaces stocked with markers and pens — in South Los Angeles. In both instances, we asked community members to weigh in on this simple, yet essential question. Responses formed a true snapshot of the intersection between the existing beauty of our communities and the endless possibilities of how we can make them even better; they ranged from affordable housing, to safe parks, reliable transit and intergenerational connectivity.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Supervisor Hilda Solis, Chair of the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, held a joint press conference on May 18 to announce details of “ Purposeful Aging: An Age Friendly Initiative,” an endeavor that seeks to establish the Los Angeles region as one of the most age-friendly in the world, and ensure a better future for residents of all ages.

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To keep your heart healthy you need to listen to it. This Saturday, April 23, join AARP Los Angeles us at the KJLH Women's Health Forum, where we will be hosting Life Reimagined Checkups, free sessions designed to align your life with your dreams.

As we move toward the end of National Volunteer Appreciation Week 2016, AARP CA continues to highlight some of our outstanding and dedicated volunteers. AARP CA is honored to have an amazing group of gifted and selfless volunteers who are eager to dedicate their time and skills to help others in their communities. Among this incredible group of volunteers is Ken Allen.

In celebration of National Volunteer Appreciation Week 2016, AARP CA is shining a light on our esteemed volunteers – a group that continually brings enthusiasm and deep knowledge to the work done here in the California office. In the midst of this lively and charismatic group of volunteers, we find Alvetia E. Smith.

As National Volunteer Appreciation Week 2016 rolls on, AARP CA continues to honor some of our talented and devoted volunteers. Volunteers selflessly lend their time, skills, and experience to help us reach those in our communities. Among this selfless and talented group of volunteers is Sal Medina.

National Volunteer Appreciation Week 2016 is upon us and to celebrate, AARP California is honoring some of our devoted volunteers. We are fortunate to have volunteers who come from diverse backgrounds, and are rich in experience and knowledge. Every volunteer has something special to offer, and AARP CA volunteer Captain Nuru Neemuchwalla certainly fits that bill.