AARP Oregon

Whether you’re a teenager or older adult, having a way to get where you are going safely and easily is one of the best ways to maintain independence. AARP Driver Safety offers multiple programs to help millions of people stay safe on the road – whether it’s as a driver or as a passenger. These programs are available for anyone but are designed specifically for those age 50 and older, to help them refresh their driving skills, learn about new vehicle technology, and monitor their driving behavior.

AARP Oregon advocates for what is important to our members and older Oregonians. With the help of our legislative advocate volunteers, AARP members, staff leadership, and in concert with our partners, we worked tirelessly to advocate on a broad range of issues to improve the lives of older Oregonians and their families.

A recent AARP Oregon survey of voters aged 40-plus found 55 percent have seen or experienced age discrimination at work; of those respondents, 88 percent think it’s common. Such findings are motivating AARP Oregon to push legislation to strengthen the state’s workplace age discrimination law.

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

For the first time since AARP began publishing the Scorecard in 2011, more than half of Medicaid long-term care dollars nationwide for older adults and people with physical disabilities went to home- and community-based services instead of nursing homes and other institutions.

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AARP volunteers are a crucial part of our organization. They bring a lifetime of experience, passion for the well-being of their community, and a desire to serve.

Ashland volunteer Anne Bellegia has been selected by AARP Oregon to receive the 2023 Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award. Recipients across the nation were chosen for the award, named for AARP founder Ethel Percy Andrus, for enhancing the lives of AARP members and prospective members, improving the community, and inspiring others to volunteer.

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Six grants totaling $65,000 were awarded to Oregon nonprofits this year, as a part of AARP's 2023 Community Grant Challenge. The program funds projects that improve quality of live for people of all ages. This year's winners will focus on improving public spaces, digital connections, equity, transportation and housing.