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News From AARP and the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. – November marks National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the 40 million Americans – including more than 2.7 million from Florida – who help older parents, spouses, and other loved ones live independently at home, where they want to be.

Are you one of the 2.8 million Floridians caring for a parent or loved one? If you said “yes” then you’ll want to participate in AARP’s Virtual Family Caregiving Fair on Nov. 19.

By Jeff Johnson

“Could you please hold? I’m giving someone a flu shot,” Susan Traylor asks. It was with these words we know why Traylor is the Florida recipient of the 2015 Andrus Award for Community Service. She was stopping by to run an errand and was asked to help out. “I have a hard time saying ‘No.’”

With Jacksonville’s 50-plus population growing, JCCI study provides a broad-based model

If you're a fan of the arts in the Big Bend area, you have a treat coming. From October 1-31, AARP members will save $10 on most tickets to Opening Nights performances. Discounts do not apply to previously purchased tickets, $15 tickets, or any events in The Broadway Series. Discounts may not be combined with any other discount, including student rush tickets.

Have unused or expired prescription drugs sitting in your medicine cabinet and don’t know what to do with them? Here’s your chance to dispose of them safely.

Sept. 8, 2015