Court controlled guardianship is one of the most difficult and complex issues facing caregivers. To aid caregivers, Insight Memory Care Center recently hosted a webinar, in collaboration with AARP Virginia, to inform potential guardians and conservators of their roles and responsibilities.
Pete Cartwright, honored as a recipient of the Wish of a Lifetime from AARP, had a remarkable experience when he threw his first pitch at an Astros game.
A non-practicing physician with a passion for health education and community service, AARP Pennsylvania volunteer Myra Piña brings a global perspective and multilingual skills to her work.
This August we’re focusing the Granite State’s 168,000 family caregivers. Join us August 27 for one of our FREE ice cream events for resources and conversation about how to support family caregivers on their caregiving journey! And, the free cone is on us!
The AARP Pickleball Clinic Tour came to Barney Park in Helena, Montana last August. We were excited to offer Helenans a chance to learn and to play this popular sport! The clinic consisted of an on-court guided session with licensed instructors and focused on warm up, basic technique, skills building, and game play for players of all levels. Afterward, participants had the chance to put into practice what they just learned with an open-play session guided by the professionals.
There are 126,109 people in Wyoming counting on the Social Security they’ve earned to be there when they need it. Seventy-eight percent of those beneficiaries in Wyoming are retired workers with 12% disabled workers, and 7.4% receiving spousal or survivor benefits. Laramie County has the state’s highest number of beneficiaries at 20,655, followed by Natrona (16,835), Park (8,820), and Sheridan (8,285) Counties.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free in-person tax return focusing on those who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income. There are more then 50 sites across Colorado, and are certified by the IRS each year.
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 Arizona proudly participated in Cupid Crew, a heartwarming campaign to spread love and joy to older adults within our communities. Our volunteers delivered roses and cards to older adults as a symbol of our appreciation and respect for their invaluable contributions to society.
AARP Michigan announced its 2024 Legislative Agenda yesterday during the annual lobby day at Heritage Hall, inside the Michigan Capitol Building. More than 50 dedicated volunteers engaged with legislators, representing both major parties and regions across Michigan.
AARP Illinois strongly believes you should be informed on the issues addressed by the Illinois state legislature that directly impact your family and loved ones.
AARP strongly supports and urges co-sponsorship and enactment of the bipartisan Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act (ABC Act, S. 3109), introduced by Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), to help reduce red tape for family caregivers. Senator Chris Coons, (D-DE) is in full support of the ABC Act as a Co-Sponsor. AARP looks forward to working with him to enact it.