Caregiving

By Dick Weinman, AARP Oregon volunteer and Assisted Living Guru

I just spent two hours or so searching the lists of documents for the blogs I’ve written for AARP – they go back to 2013. I wanted to find one in particular that I remember writing in September (or was it August?) I can’t remember.

AARP encourages Medicare's 712,000 Oregon beneficiaries to read their annual Notice of Change and to review their plan options for 2017 during Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15th -- December 7th). Given the trend in high prescription medication prices, consumers are advised to pay close attention to their Medicare Part D drug plan options to help save money.

Next month, Oregonians will be asked to cast their votes for new elected leaders, as well as to weigh in on important issues facing our state and our communities. One of these important issues will be presented on your ballot as Measure 97. Some of you may already be familiar with this ballot measure because it has generated considerable controversy throughout the state, and has been widely reported on by the media and in advertising spots by various interest groups, since it was included on the ballot.

Election Day is less than one month away, but soon Oregonians who are registered to vote can start mailing in or dropping off their ballots. AARP Oregon asked all the candidates for Oregon Governor three questions about issues relevant to our members and all Oregonians: retirement security, transportation/mobility options, and support for caregivers. We also asked all the candidates for Oregon Treasurer the question about retirement security.

By Dick Weinman, AARP Volunteer and Assisted Living Guru

More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 62,000 Oregonians. The debilitating disease takes a serious toll on patients, family caregivers and the health care system.

By Dick Weinman, AARP Volunteer and Assisted Living Guru

This is the first in a new series of blogs by the Oregon State Volunteer President

By Debbie Cahill, AARP Oregon Volunteer