George Bridges

About 20 percent of Washingtonians will be 65 or older by 2030, up from the current 13 percent. The age wave is expected to increase pressure on state services and infrastructure.

Nevada Health Link launched this month, providing an online marketplace where Nevadans can compare health insurance plans and enroll in the one that best meets their needs. Established by the Affordable Care Act, the program will benefit both uninsured Nevadans and those who wish to change plans.

Open enrollment for Medicare plans runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. AARP Massachusetts wants to make sure Medicare beneficiaries and their families know how to choose a plan that will best meet their needs in 2014.

What kind of community do you want to live in? Do you want more public transportation, nicer parks or a greater focus on health and jobs?

AARP is focusing on two of the most pressing concerns of older Americans—work and retirement security—in a free statewide conference called “Work@50+.” Scheduled for Nov. 2 at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, the daylong conference is expected to attract more than 500 attendees. Sessions will cover such topics as social media for job seekers and entrepreneurship.

To help Iowans seeking coverage through the state’s health insurance marketplace, AARP Iowa invites members to view and listen to resources it has posted online. Among the information posted is a recording of state insurance commissioner Nick Gerhart explaining the marketplace and how residents ages 50 to 64 can shop for the plan that best meets their needs.

By Jacqueline Thomas

By Effie Dawson

By Lynne Terry • Jeannine Cheney bought a needlework shop nearly nine years ago, abandoning a secure career as a chemical engineer to pursue her passion. Ever since, Cheney has been without health insurance because of the cost.

AARP Utah is awarding its highest volunteer honor to Nikki Boyer, leader of the Utah Pride Center, which serves the Salt Lake City lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. As president of its board and a longtime mentor and volunteer with other organizations, Boyer was selected for the AARP Utah Andrus Award for Community Service, which commemorates AARP founder Ethel Percy Andrus.