AARP Virginia

New temporary federal initiative can save eligible households up to $50 on high-speed internet bills

It’s been a year since Dean died. His wife Maggie, now ninety-one, took some time for herself this week to remember her husband and the good times they had. They were married for twenty-two years; each had been married before and had (adult) children by the time they met – at a square dance in 1996.

AARP Virginia's recent Tuesday Explorers event featured a virtual tour of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

Many of us have a relative, friend, or know someone who has or had Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's can take a toll on family members, and families need to become aware and educate themselves on resources. For me, it was my father who lived over 200 miles away—having to see him go from a construction business owner to someone who didn't know directions to very familiar places and even the bathroom in his own home. Eventually, my father became unaware of his surroundings and didn't recognize his children.

The AARP Livability Index compares every neighborhood and community in the United States across seven categories: housing, neighborhood life, transportation, environment, health, civic and social engagement and inclusive job and educational opportunities.

The Virginia Treasures series recently highlighted the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk.

Lawmakers passed legislation to create a state-facilitated program that will make saving for retirement easy for an estimated 800,000 workers. It is set to take effect by July 2023. Eligible workers at companies with 25 or more employees can opt to have money taken out of their paychecks and directly deposited into a retirement account.

Five of Virginia's Area Agencies on Aging are offering free rides to get the vaccine.

Saturday, June 5, 2021 @ 10:30 a.m.

Caring for a loved one – whether shopping for groceries or providing hands-on medical care – can be more manageable if you develop a team approach and be kind to yourself along the way.