Serena Garcia

AARP is saying thank you to the countless veterans and military men and women who have done so much to serve and protect through a special promotion in honor of Veterans Day. Until November 16, AARP will offer a discounted membership rate up to 20% off for veterans, their families, and anyone interested in joining or renewing. A portion of the member dues will be used to help support various Veteran’s organizations in local communities across the country that provide vital support services to courageous American heroes.

Caring for a family member or close friend is one of the most important roles you'll play. It may start with driving your loved one to get groceries or going to the doctor. Later, you may find yourself taking more time off from work, preparing meals, or handling bills.

Today, many Georgians are concerned about having a financially secure future. In fact, 1.7 million Georgians do not have access to retirement savings making it more difficult to be financially independent as they grow older.

AARP knows that nearly 90% of people age 45 and older want to remain in their homes for as long as possible. Small changes in your home can make a big difference. They can enable you to thrive as your needs change and can make life easier for visitors to your home – from grandchildren to adult children and friends. This workshop will assist you in recognizing all the great ways your home can be designed and updated to support your needs and lifestyle at any age.

The Living Longer, Living Smarter Workshop is now cancelled for October 22, Suwanee Library, Suwanee, Georgia, 2:30pm.

Organized in partnership with local city governments, Financial Planning Days are free public events where attendees have an opportunity to address personal finance questions one-on-one with highly qualified Certified Financial Planner™ professionals who will volunteer their time. The events will also feature informative classroom workshops addressing key areas of financial planning. Atlanta's date for the event is October 10. See below for more information.

AARP Days at Dollywood will be October 2 through October 12; with one exception - on Tuesday, October 6 the park will be closed. AARP members will receive unprecedented discounted ticket prices as follows:

During the 2015 Legislative Think Tank Part 1 this summer, 25 AARP Georgia volunteers gathered to discuss Georgia legislative issues which we will continue targeting in 2016 and they provided their input on how to best involve their communities and increase communication. The volunteers represented 10 of the 14 Congressional Districts, key state legislators in locations representing all of Georgia, including rural, suburban, and urban areas. The group was welcomed by the AARP Georgia Interim State Director Tobias Tillmon and the AARP Georgia Interim State President Myrtle Habersham.

Life Reimagined is a partner that can be dialed up or back, allowing you to take small steps using resources available online and offline, ultimately helping map out what you are looking to do in your life. Throughout the country, the highest numbers of people engaged in Life Reimagined reside in Macon-Bibb.

Work is the new retirement. While many Americans state that they plan to retire between 65 and 70 (45%), the typical retirement may have changed. In a survey just released by AARP, a surprising 37% plan to work for pay in retirement.