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AARP Oregon Review

A regular round-up of updates and information from the State Director, staff, and volunteer leadership.

More Than 1 Million Americans Now Enrolled in Auto-IRA "Work and Save" Programs

APR 24, 2025

More than one million private sector workers nationwide have enrolled in state retirement savings programs, a major milestone in the effort to address the nation’s retirement savings challenges.

Family Caregiver Resources for Oregon

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

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Liz James Shines as an AARP Advocacy Volunteer Leader in S. Oregon

by Shannon Steele

A History of Service Drives Betty DeBroekert's Goal to Make a Difference

By Shannon Steele

AARP Oregon Letter to Gov. Brown on Vaccine Boosters for Oregonians

August 25, 2021

Discovering the Roadmap to Successful Aging Through AARP

By Meira Gebel

Volunteer Readers Wanted - Sign Up for Experience Corps

Extra support from a caring older adult helps children thrive academically. AARP Experience Corps is an intergenerational program that focuses on helping children become great readers before finishing third grade. Metropolitan Family Service, a non-profit serving the Portland area, is actively recruiting volunteers who are 50+ for the AARP Foundation Experience Corps program to tutor children in select Eastside, North Portland and Milwaukie public schools.

A Conversation with Oregon's AARP Smart Driver Course Volunteer Leader

The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation’s first program specifically designed for drivers age 50 and older. An evaluation of the course found that 97% of participants changed at least one driving habit as a result of what they learned. We had a chance to speak with Oregon Driver’s Safety State Coordinator, Craig Bussey, about his volunteer involvement and what courses are on the horizon in the coming months.

Challenge Yourself! Become an AARP Oregon Volunteer and Make a Difference

By Sarah Bader

Volunteer Richard Hunter Lives His Values

By Shannon Steele

ACA Open Enrollment Goes Through Aug. 15

Many Oregonians are eligible to buy health insurance through the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace. You might be able to save money on premiums, thanks to expanded federal tax credits in the March coronavirus relief bill. Because of the pandemic, the Marketplace’s enrollment window is open through Aug. 15.