AARP Oregon

AARP Oregon is excited to be a sponsor of this year’s Portland Sunday Parkways. As part of our sponsorship, we are looking to recruit and engage AARP members and non-members alike as volunteers to help us at each of the five Parkways events. Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles, including:

AARP Oregon is located in Portland, Oregon. Serving more than 500,000 members in the state, AARP Oregon is a trusted and positive force for social change using the experience and leadership of our volunteer members to benefit all Oregonians as we age. We do this by informing, engaging in and advocating for practical solutions to help people attain financial and health security and by enabling all to remain valued and actively engaged whether at work or in community.

November if National Caregiver Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the important role family caregivers play in providing care for chronically ill, disabled or aged family members or friends and making sure that they have the support and recognition for the invaluable work they do every day of the year.

The difference between breaking and keeping those New Year’s resolutions can be as simple as a pair of walking shoes. After driving, walking is the most popular means of travel in the United States. It’s easy, cheap and gentle on the body and environment. Doctors recommend adults engage in physical exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, five or more times a week, to maintain and improve health.