AARP Oregon

By Marianne Ryder

Did you know that Oregon drivers are responsible for traveling approximately 33.1 billion vehicle miles every year! What would you do if you could not drive? Thankfully driving is not the only way to get around!

AARP Oregon has been a longtime supporter of the Money Management Programs here in Oregon. Easter Seals Oregon, the Oregon Department of Human Services and community service agencies work together to deliver the Oregon Money Management Program around the state. Trained volunteers help low-income older adults with daily money management tasks and make a difference in people’s lives by helping them remain as independent as possible. In as little as two-hours per month volunteers can help create financial stability, prevent homelessness, promote independence, and stop financial abuse, eviction, utility cut off, and loss of independence.

By Shelley Buckingham

Do you enjoy great music? AARP Oregon is excited to be joining Villages NW for a series of fun evenings filled with music, friendship and doing good. "Vintage Rock for Vintage Rockers" is designed with YOU in mind. Enjoy great music, at great venues, with great people! While at the same time helping to transform the future of aging by strengthening the emerging Village movement in our region.

By Elaine Friesen-Strang

Welcome to our new blog series written and curated by Oregonians about the state of livability in our beautiful state.

Long Term Care Ombudsman

AARP Oregon is excited to be a Portland Sunday Parkways sponsor again this year! Portland Sunday Parkways is a wonderful series of community extravaganza that promotes healthy active living through a series of free events opening the city's largest public space - its streets - to walk, bike, roll, and discover active transportation while fostering civic pride, stimulating economic development, and represents the community, business, and government investments in Portland's vitality, livability, and diversity.

Have you or a loved one recently been laid off or are looking for work? Are you thinking about changing careers? Whether you are seeking meaning in your career, or just a new job, or simply want to explore your real possibilities, don't miss the Career Transformations Conference in Medford on Saturday, March 15 th.