As the AARP DC Volunteer State President, I am proud to represent 68,000 AARP members in the District, and on behalf of them and all older District residents, we are advocating for a budget that honors their dignity and needs. For the District’s FY2026 budget, our message is clear: District seniors deserve their fair share of the pie.
The vital lifeline for tens of millions of Americans everywhere, including 84,150 here in the District, used for housing, groceries, gas, and the other everyday necessities will mark its 90th birthday this summer. And with that anniversary comes a responsibility to strengthen the program – and determine how we can help it age in the healthiest way. As the bedrock of retirement in America, our financial future depends on protecting Social Security for decades to come.
Sous Chef Shenanigans is a dynamic series of cooking demonstrations with original recipes offered by Upstate New York Chef, Gayatri Hingwala. Join any class in this six part series offering meal ideas for every season. From comforting soups to sizzling grilled dishes and hearty bowls, the series highlights innovative ways to elevate home cooking. With practical tips and demonstrations new modern kitchen appliances, Chef Gayatri guides viewers in crafting wholesome, flavorful recipes and offers tips for how to save you time and vary recipes to your own liking.
What do cooking, driving, and reading all have in common? These daily tasks all require good cognitive ability which is why it's important to keep your brain sharp so you can keep thriving as you age.
The best way to continue living independently in a home you love is to plan ahead and make changes that will benefit you today and in the future, as needs and abilities will change over time.
Esther's Law goes into effect March 23. It allows patients in Ohio long-term care facilities to install cameras or other electronic monitoring devices in their rooms.
Join AARP Massachusetts on Tuesday, June 17 for an evening of fun and learning. We’ll play some trivia, enjoy live music, and uncover some fascinating fraud facts—all while having a blast at Seven Saws Brewing in Holden! Learn More:
Katherine Jackson-Bickford has learned some things about life the hard way, experiences that led her to volunteer with AARP — helping others for 16 years now and counting.