It’s that time of year again, Washingtonians—Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner! If you are over age 65, you may qualify for a Medicare plan. Medicare open enrollment is from October 15 to December 7, 2025. Medicare beneficiaries in the District can review, switch, or update their coverage for plans that begin January 1, 2026.
As the AARP DC Volunteer State President, I am proud to represent 68,000 AARP members in the District, and on behalf of them and all older District residents, we are advocating for a budget that honors their dignity and needs. For the District’s FY2026 budget, our message is clear: District seniors deserve their fair share of the pie.
Each session starts with a complimentary dinner and time to connect with fellow caregivers from 5:30-6:15, followed by a presentation provided by local specialists on the evenings topic from 6:15-7:30.
The Care for Caregivers series offers five weeks of workshops on different subjects important to those acting as caregivers to a loved one. The events always start with a congregate dinner at 5:30 p.m. with the workshop kicking off at 6:30 p.m.
AARP announced there are now 1,000 communities in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, a nationwide movement transforming how cities, towns, and counties support residents of all ages.
We know family caregivers are stressed. Caring for a loved one can be rewarding and life changing. We have some commonsense solutions to caregiving issues that will save time and money and help you find support.
AARP wants Wisconsinites to be aware of the possible dangers of using cryptocurrency kiosks that are popping up all over the state, and will host two free Scam Jams in Madison and Green Bay this fall to raise awareness of this and other attempts to scam folks out of their hard-earned cash.