AARP is launching a nationwide movement, I Am A Caregiver. To many lawmakers, America’s millions of caregivers are invisible. Yet, these family caregivers hold up a broken long-term care system, which is why AARP is looking for your help.
Los Angeles residents spend an average of 81 hours per year stuck in traffic, waiting for buses and trains, and navigating streets that are unfriendly for bikes and pedestrians. These are hours that could instead be filled with quality time with our families, kids, grandparents, and friends.
The AARP® Purpose Prize® is open to founders of 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 nonprofit organizations. Applicants must be over 50 and need to have started their organizations after age 40. Up to five winners will receive $75,000 for their organization and a year of organizational supports to expand their reach provided by AARP. Application deadline is February 28, 2025, at 4 p.m. Central.
Charlotte McKenzie, an accomplished business and civic leader residing in Frisco, will serve as the AARP Texas State President, the organization’s top volunteer leadership position in the state.
AARP Illinois and the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter are partnering to present a five-part virtual series offering valuable information and skills for caregivers of individuals caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Each session will cover key topics such as communication, behavior management, care planning, safety, and person-centered caregiving approaches to support caregivers at every stage of their journey. Join us for the first event on January 8th from 10AM-10:30AM. The following dates are below: