AARP Pennsylvania

More than 1.8 million Pennsylvanians are caring for frail family members, and as the population ages, even more are likely to find themselves in that role. To inform caregivers about local resources and raise public awareness of caregivers’ needs AARP Pennsylvania is sponsoring a free event in Philadelphia at the WHYY Media Commons in Philadelphia on June 9, 2014 from 10:00am-1:30pm. The featured speakers will be experts in the caregiving industry, and local providers will answer questions about in-home services.

People who sign up to volunteer with AARP Experience Corps are finding themselves back in the classroom. And they are loving it.

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Come celebrate caregiving at our free AARP viewing of the inspiring play by Garrett Davis' Mama's Girls, featuring a dynamic performance from a spirit filled cast. The play addresses the struggles and hardships of caregiving, and provides information that can help those taking care of their loved ones. Mama's Girls takes you on an emotional journey as these five sisters come together to face the reality of their mother's declining health. This life changing production will have you laughing, crying, and singing along. This stage play is part of Project Prepare to Care, a collaborative effort by Gdavis Productions and AARP that seeks to raise the awareness of caregiving. Be sure to stop by our AARP information table to find out more about what AARP is doing in your community to help everyone 50+ to live the best life possible. Registration is Required

AARP’s African American/Black outreach is centered around driving relevance within the African American/Black community and beyond. One way AARP accomplishes this is through our faith-based initiative being implemented across Pennsylvania, with special emphasis in Philadelphia county. AARP effectively provides relevant information and resources to African American/Black communities in many faith-based settings, familiar and trusted.

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National and local experts came together recently to attend a roundtable discussion to address the growing issue of hunger among older adults in Philadelphia. Hosted by AARP Pennsylvania and the AARP Foundation, experts representing organizations such as Philabundance, Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger, Share Food Program and others joined local officials to discuss various ways to break down barriers to connect older adults to food assistance across the city.

It is only in the giving of oneself to others that we truly live. - AARP Founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus