AARP Ohio

AARP Ohio is sponsoring  two free virtual events focused on veterans. One will feature a tour of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, followed by a veteran-focused Fraud Watch discussion. The other will spotlight an art exhibit of veteran portraits.

What people believe about poverty and the actual experience of living with it may be vastly different.

Let’s celebrate your natural hair journey with Chris-Tia Donaldson, well-known natural hair care specialist. Join us for a fireside chat and learn natural hair tips, such as washing, co-washing, moisturize, hair types, porosity, etc. Chris-Tia will also share how breast cancer affected the care of her natural hair. AARP will also be on deck to share caregiving resources. And get your natural hair care questions answered during a live question and answer session with Chris-Tia Donaldson.

Staffing and lack of PPE are some of Ohio’s biggest weaknesses when it comes to controlling the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes. AARP Ohio calls for systemic reform.

Each year since 2019, AARP Cincinnati has celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy by honoring someone who embodies living the dream in modern day times. For 2021, we will honor the legendary Funk master, William “Bootsy” Collins, with the 3rd annual Living the Dream Award.

AARP Ohio’s Statewide Advocacy Volunteer Lead, Diane Pekunka, has recently been appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to the newly formed Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Task Force. The Task Force is the next step in the creation of an Alzheimer’s plan for the Buckeye State.

AARP in Cincinnati is offering free virtual workouts for members and their friends, via Facebook Live, every Tuesday this month, from 9 to 9:30 a.m.

As the holiday season approaches, buyers should be aware of potential fraud situations and scams when they do their shopping. AARP Cincinnati Associate State Director Nicole Ware has put together some helpful fraud watch tips so you can protect yourself and your loved ones this year.

AARP Ohio is honored to announce that Sally Bloomfield of Columbus is our 2020 Andrus Award for Community Service recipient.

Being prepared for an emergency means following some simple steps in advance so you can handle an emergency or disaster that comes your way. The safety of you and your family may depend upon you being ready!