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What we are fighting for at the Virginia General Assembly

From mail order pharmaceutical operation to modern day advocacy campaign, learn about AARP's work to fight for affordable prescription drugs through the perspective of DC resident Mrs. Maggie Williams.

Did you know that someone’s identity gets stolen every two seconds? The AARP Fraud Watch Network provides you with tips and resources to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud so you can protect yourself and your family. Our watchdog alerts will keep you up to date on con artists’ latest tricks. It’s free of charge for everyone: AARP members, non-members, and people of all ages. Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. Report scams to local law enforcement. Contact the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork for more information on fraud prevention.

A well-designed, livable community promotes health, sustain growth, and make for happier, healthier residents of every age, in all life stages. AARP Wisconsin is working to raise awareness in the greater Milwaukee area about the need for age-friendly, livable communities.

Welcome to the AARP Colorado Healthy Living Hub, where you can find resources to help you live your healthiest lifestyle. Did you miss your favorite class this week? Maybe you would just like a little more practice with the moves, or perhaps you'd like to review nutritional information.

AARP can see and feel the trends. People 50 and older are more active, both physically and mentally, than ever before. They aren’t slowing down. In fact, they are preparing themselves to do more of the things they love. So many older adults are exercising and eating right daily; they are taking the time to learn new things, and they know the importance of life balance, making sure that leisure and fun are significant parts of their healthy lifestyle.

Certified yoga instructor Teri Mullen leads this online yoga class each week. You’ll be guided in the gentle postures of Hatha yoga, which are typically held longer and practiced more slowly than poses in other types of yoga. No experience is necessary - yoga starts where you are!

Certified fitness instructor Shauni Hawkins leads us in virtual low-impact cardio and strength-training classes. Let’s get your heart rate up with low-impact aerobic exercises, and add strength and balance training for a fun and sweaty full body workout! We’ll finish with an energizing stretch so you’re ready to tackle the rest of your day.

Join us for a mobility practice, essential to improving strength, stamina and flexibility, led by certified instructor, Denise Dohanic. Mobility increases blood flow to the muscles and is a critical aspect of function that affects overall quality of life. Learn how to increase your range of motion, relieve tight muscles, ensure good posture and athletic form, and even prevent injury.

Join AARP Colorado for a virtual low-impact kickboxing class in the comfort of your own home, led by certified fitness instructor Krista Bonino. This kickboxing class is designed to boost your fitness, enhance your mental stamina and leave you feeling empowered. Krista guides us in low-impact cardio workouts that combine the best of martial arts, strength training and brain-boosting exercises, all important to healthy aging.