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SEP 15, 2025
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier
Join AARP Texas as we proudly celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! This annual observance is a time to recognize and honor the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and countless contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities whose roots trace back to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Throughout the month, AARP Texas will host a dynamic lineup of events and activities across the state—highlighting the diversity, resilience, and cultural pride that shape our Hispanic heritage here in Texas.
SEP 15, 2025
Rodriguez assumes leadership of AARP Texas on Sept. 15 to work on behalf of AARP's 2.5 million Texas members. She will lead staff in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and more than 400 volunteers statewide.
With nearly 2.5 million members in Texas, AARP Texas strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to older Texans and their families, including health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment.
A recent AARP Texas Bullhorn conversation on Facebook spotlighted end-of-year progress at the federal level toward ensuring older people’s health and financial security.
It is the new year, and that means it’s time for new year’s resolutions. For many, those resolutions are to lose weight, exercise more, and eat healthier. In this latest edition of our Prepare to Care Podcast, Robin Owens of Meal Prep With Me says getting fit is easy and fun to do.
Tropical Storm Nicholas is eyeing the Texas coast, and, forecasters predict, it will strengthen before it touches land. You can track the storm here: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?webmap=b9bc5aead70f43ae85cd0250c4840bb1.
As the COVID-19 crisis carries over into the new year, AARP in Houston wants to help family caregivers overcome feelings of isolation, emotional fatigue and other struggles, and to begin 2021 with renewed spirit.
AARP Texas is working with lawmakers to ensure that nurses throughout the state can work independently from doctors.
For the 3.2 million Texas caregivers, balancing work, family, and caregiving duties can be challenging. It is even more taxing as we throw this pandemic in the mix. Dr. Alberto Almeida from Brownsville, Texas, and primary-care physician in family and sports medicine says, mindfulness can help caregivers better deal with their day to day duties. He joined our Prepare to Care Podcast to discuss mindfulness and caregivers.
During the holiday season, scammers and fraudsters ramp up their deceptive efforts. Amy Nofziger, AARP's director of fraud victim support, outlines ways to identify, avoid and report them.
Esta es la temporada para celebrar. Para muchos, las celebraciones incluyen el alcohol, tamales, buñuelos y comidas azucaradas. Este año, el coronavirus está complicando las cosas. Sabemos que las condiciones preexistentes como la obesidad, las enfermedades cardíacas, las enfermedades autoinmunes y la diabetes Tipo 2 hacen que la infección por coronavirus sea aún más peligrosa.
For decades, Don and Rebecca Martin – and their team of 15 AARP Tax-Aide volunteers – have selflessly served their Longview community by helping residents tackle the daunting task of filing taxes.
As many struggle with what to buy that particular person for the holidays, others face the struggle of deciding whether to leave the lights on or put food on the table. As the pandemic worsens, many food insecurities may be on the rise. Many of those hit hard are ages 50+.
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