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This is a fundamental question that many fail to ask. AARP’s FREE HomeFit workshops offer tips and ideas to make sure you can continue living in your home as you age. You’ll learn about simple modifications, such as installing bar handles in bathrooms -- that can help prevent falls and other injuries, which become more likely as both houses and their inhabitants age. The workshop comes with the AARP HomeFit Guide, which offers advice on simple fixes that you can do yourself, as well as improvements that professionals can make.

En Español On Thursday, June 8th, 2017, Abraham Lincoln High School graduate, Priscilla Velez, was selected as the recipient of this year’s Andrus Opportunity Award along with $5,000 to help her pay for her education. The award is named after AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, who served as principal of Lincoln High from 1916 to 1944.

On Tuesday, June 6, AARP formally welcomed the City of Novato into AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly Communities. AARP California Associate State Director of Community, Rafi Nazarians, presented the City of Novato with the official certificate of membership during the City Council’s general session.

What would major streets in Los Angeles County look like without motor vehicles? It’s hard to imagine, but on June 11 th you can experience a day of car-free streets in Glendale.

By Rita Beamish

Document-Shredding Events and Education Sessions Will Help Consumers Avoid Fraud

AARP members are invited to register for FREE to the sixth annual Innovation@50+ LivePitch event where they can learn about and provide real time feedback on new technology designed to meet the needs for people over 50. The event will take place Wednesday April 12 (8:30am-6:30pm) and Thursday April 13 (8:30-4:00pm), 2017 at the Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd. in Mountain View, CA.

By Ray Huard

STATEMENT OF AARP CALIFORNIA STATE DIRECTOR NANCY MCPHERSON:

Sacramento, Calif. – Today, in a ceremony at the State Capitol, AARP California Executive Council Member Rita Saenz presented California State Senate President pro Tem Kevin de León a plaque recognizing him an AARP “Super Saver” for 2016. The Super Saver award is bestowed upon a select number of elected leaders across the nation – regardless of party affiliation -- who have fought to make it possible for more Americans to save for their future.