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With many aging Americans spending more time in isolation, AARP Virginia is helping locals through the Staying Sharp program.
COVID-19 exposed the chronic, ongoing issues in Virginia’s nursing homes
and has emphasized the urgent need for reform.
Voters express widespread support for paid family leave and a tax credit for caregivers
New research from AARP shows that nearly 8 in 10 of those caring for an adult family member (78%) are facing regular out-of-pocket costs, with the highest burden falling on younger caregivers and those who are Hispanic/Latino or African American.
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.
1 in 5 Virginia Nursing Homes Reports Staffing Shortages
New AARP Analysis Shows Virginia COVID Cases and Deaths Declining in Nursing Homes; Chronic Issues Remain
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier
As the Virginia General Assembly heads into the home stretch of the 2021 session, AARP Virginia continues to fight for legislation to help workers save for retirement, require prescription drug price transparency, and overhaul oversight of the state’s long-term care facilities.
Virginia nursing Homes are in crisis; Nearly half of all virus deaths in most recent four-week period were nursing home residents
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