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Por Miriam Davidson
The holidays are a time to share joy with family and friends. But for residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, the season can be a lonely time. That’s why AARP Virginia is working again this year with the Holiday Project, continuing the national project’s 35-year tradition of spreading cheer to people in residential institutions.
Matthews is the first town in the state to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. The program helps participating towns and cities become increasingly livable for people of all ages by adopting safe, walkable streets; better housing and transportation options; access to key services; and opportunities for residents to participate in community activities.
Besides advocating for people age 50-plus, AARP offers opportunities to give back to the community. That includes intergenerational activities such as mentoring schoolchildren. AARP Foundation Experience Corps engages volunteer tutors 50 and older to improve literacy among children in grades K-3. The program is active in 22 cities nationwide, including Washington.
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