AARP Virginia

Exploring new interests and finding the time to pursue old ones, getting legal documents in order, decluttering the home, and improving bone health all help lead to a better lifestyle for older adults. AARP Virginia and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason University (OLLI-Mason) provided free workshops on these topics at the “Boomers and Beyond” Academy held on September 14 at OLLI-Mason in Fairfax, Virginia.

Survey of voters 40-plus signals to candidates the need to address an ignored issue

The lights had been switched off in the church social hall, and about 40 people sat at tables taking deep, measured breaths.

Registration deadline October 15, 2019

If you are a budding or experienced writer, or like to take photos or videos with your smartphone, we have a volunteer position for you!

Brenda Lee Carswell honed her skills in negotiating and organizing during her 37-year career at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C. Now she uses those skills as an AARP volunteer in Prince William County, Virginia. I spoke with Brenda at Madigan’s Waterfront in Occoquan. Our conversation has been edited for length.

By Sue Lindsey

Join the AARP Healthy Living Walking Group – it’s a MOVEment!

Can one ever be too old to enter the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO)?

On August 21, 2019 AARP Virginia released new state data and an infographic (above) illustrating the impact of high prescription drug prices for Virginia residents, specifically those living with cancer, prediabetes or diabetes, and heart disease. AARP unveiled the infographic at the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) annual conference as part of AARP’s nationwide Stop Rx Greed campaign to lower drug prices for all Americans.