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You might not be able to teach old dog new tricks but, if you’re a job seeker, you might be surprised what lessons you can learn from a puppy!

AARP Pennsylvanian has played an active role in promoting livable communities in the western and southeast regions of the Commonwealth. While many communities are at different phases of engagement, the livable communities movement is gaining strength at the county and city-level.

Family caregivers spend an average of nearly 20 percent of their income providing care for a family member or other loved one, according to a new AARP Research Report, “ Family Caregiving and Out-of-Pocket Costs: 2016 Report.” The report shows that family caregivers spend an average of $6,954 in out-of-pocket (OOP) costs related to caregiving, with Hispanic/Latino and low-income family caregivers spending an average of 44 percent of their total annual income.

With state legislative sessions pretty much wrapped up for the year – and the year itself pretty much wrapped up! – now is a good time to look back at what AARP’s state offices have accomplished this year in state advocacy. In a word, what they’ve achieved has been amazing!!!

By Phil Zarlengo, AARP Volunteer Transitions alumni coordinator and former AARP Board chair

Silver Spring, MD — American Heroes Channel (AHC) has teamed up with AARP on a unique collaboration, kicking off this Veteran’s Day with the premiere of the all-new special, THE BATTLE I’LL NEVER FORGET. Produced exclusively for AHC by AARP Studios, THE BATTLE I’LL NEVER FORGET examines some of the most critical conflicts in American history, told first-hand by the heroes who fought on the ground, in the sky, and on the seas. Anchoring AHC’s annual DUTY, HONOR, COURAGE programming marathon dedicated to our veterans, THE BATTLE I’LL NEVER FORGET makes its world premiere Friday, November 11 at 10/9c, only on AHC.

AARP is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization focused on helping people 50+ live their best lives. We are all about helping people of all ages pursue Real Possibilities in their own homes and communities. That includes ensuring that our cities, towns and neighborhoods are both livable and age-friendly. To learn more about AARP, visit www.aarp.org

1) AARP Online Family Caregiving Fair

In 2013, AARP and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) signed a five-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the purpose of building a strong relationship around collaboration and communications in preparing older Americans for a natural disaster. The agreement offers many opportunities for both organizations to expand services and reach out to new communities. FEMA and AARP are presently working together to raise awareness about the importance of being prepared for emergencies, help older Americans receive assistance needed after a disaster, prevent fraud, and encourage resiliency for all families and communities. Additionally, FEMA and AARP are looking to harness the accumulated skills and experiences of Americans to help communities impacted by disasters.

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