AARP is launching a nationwide movement, I Am A Caregiver. To many lawmakers, America’s millions of caregivers are invisible. Yet, these family caregivers hold up a broken long-term care system, which is why AARP is looking for your help.
Join us for a dynamic and inspiring afternoon as part of the New Hampshire Senior Leadership Series! This special two-hour webinar on Sept 30 (2-4 pm) will spotlight the power of advocacy and volunteerism in shaping a better future for older adults across the Granite State. The first half of the program, hosted by Mike Padmore of AARP New Hampshire, will feature national AARP speakers who will share insights on key advocacy issues affecting older adults today—from healthcare and financial security to livable communities and beyond.will feature national AARP speakers who will share insights on key advocacy issues affecting older adults today—from healthcare and financial security to livable communities and beyond.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., preached these inspirational words about service in his sermon on “The Drum Major Instinct” at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Ga., on Feb. 4, 1968. Service to others is also embedded in the mission of AARP. AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus’s vision of AARP and how she lived her life is reflected in her words “to serve, not to be served.” Three phenomenal volunteers of AARP exemplify the service examples of Dr. Martin Luther, King, Jr., and Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. In this article, they address why people serve, what they gain from service, and King’s legacy of service for civil rights.
In the heart of an enduring love story, Jim Mangi stands as a beacon of strength and compassion. As a dedicated caregiver for his wife, Kathleen, who has faced life's unexpected challenges for 16 years, Jim's journey is marked by resilience and unwavering dedication.
AARP California is celebrating our 25th year as your neighbor in North Park and we'd love to meet you! We're hosting a series of neighborhood Meet & Greets - an opportunity to drop by for snacks, tea, coffee and conversation, meet our team, and see what we do!
Meet Kate Kleinert, an AARP Pennsylvania volunteer on the Consumer Issues Task Force and an AARP Fraud Watch Network Speaker, endured a devastating romance scam that cost her everything: her life savings, home, and beloved dogs. It all started with a simple Facebook friend request from 'Tony', a supposed surgeon in Iraq. Over months, their frequent conversations developed into a deep emotional bond. Trusting him, Kleinert sent Tony $39,000, her entire savings, lured by his repayment promises.