LOS ANGELES – AARP California is proud to continue the Andrus Opportunity Award Scholarship, which honors the legacy of AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus through. Each year, the Andrus Opportunity Award Scholarship will provide $5,000 in financial assistance to a graduating senior who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership, and a strong commitment to community service. The award is funded by a $50,000 grant, which will help fund the scholarships for the next ten years, ensuring lasting support for students.
AARP will be back at the Ohio State Fair this year—ready to connect with fairgoers. The fair runs from Wednesday, July 26, through Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, 717 E. 17th Ave.
Louisiana is heading into peak hurricane season, with the Bayou State at heightened risk of a storm from mid-August to early October. AARP Louisiana is urging residents to be prepared.
West Virginians who use insulin will see their copays for the diabetes drug capped at $35 a month in aggregate under a state law that will take effect Jan. 1.
AARP is educating families about what to consider when choosing an assisted living facility and is pushing for legislative reforms to improve the safety and oversight of such facilities.
After retiring from his job in aviation, Ken Thomas, 69, volunteered to help at an AARP convention in Florida. “They liked what they saw in me, and I enjoyed what I saw in AARP,” he says.
AARP New York is looking for more volunteers as it builds a corps of advocates to educate New Yorkers about Social Security. New recruits will focus on informing people of all ages about the federal retirement program.