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Last week, Miami welcomed AARP Chief Public Policy Officer and author Debra Whitman for two inspiring events focused on her book, The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond.

By Jeff Johnson, AARP Florida State Director

Caregiving is a deeply fulfilling role, but it can also take a significant toll—emotionally, physically, and financially. Many caregivers devote all their energy to the immediate needs of their loved ones, often putting their own financial security and wellbeing on the back burner. AARP Florida is here to help change that.

On Friday, October 25th, AARP and La Mesa Amor hosted a heartwarming celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month, bringing together community members to celebrate Puerto Rican culture through music, dance, and a focus on well-being. The morning was filled with learning, movement, and connection as attendees joined for a powerful experience designed to honor and uplift Hispanic heritage.

No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier

Do you know a volunteer age 50+ who is making a significant difference in your community?

As the sun cast a golden hue over miles and miles of the Vietnam’s countryside, a group of cyclists bike through the serene landscape of rolling fields and rows upon rows of coffee crops.

AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.

On April 24, Thayra Hausheer, an AARP Florida Executive Council Member, presented Mayor Francis Suarez and the Commissioners of the City of Miami with a recognition plaque for completing a five-year cycle and their extraordinary progress in making the City age-friendly for all its residents. Among the City’s many accomplishments, Miami initiated the Safe Routes to Age in Place program, which empowers older adults to identify their transportation needs to improve safety in their neighborhoods, including pedestrian safety. The City also focused on supporting affordable housing, working with housing providers to diversify Miami's housing options, providing rental assistance, and expanding the number of older adults who qualify. In addition, Miami is now home to a Senior Planet site to provide older adults with digital skills and connections to a range of programs and supports, and your Empower 60 program has received widespread recognition for its civic contributions to both older adults and the broader community.

The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 and runs through November. AARP Florida, state officials and disaster relief agencies want Floridians to start preparing now. AARP Florida will host a virtual disaster readiness workshop on Thursday, June 20, with emergency management specialists.