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RICHMOND —Governor Ralph Northam used his veto power today to stop three health care measures that would have had a calamitous impact on older and sicker Virginians, a legislative victory for health care consumers in the Commonwealth.

What are the best ways to reach U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) given office closings?

RICHMOND – Joyce Williams of Roanoke has been named AARP Virginia’s volunteer State President after a 35-year career in public education with Roanoke County Public Schools.

Mary Terry has lots to talk about when sharing information about her Virginia AARP Eureka Chapter. Her enthusiasm for their members and activities shines through the current pandemic situation which has shut down activities and in-person meeting.

Maggie always expected to go first. But she didn’t. Her husband of 22 years passed away the day before Easter, in the living room of their home, on a hospice-provided hospital bed, shortly after sharing a beautiful sunrise with her. Maggie was profiled in a Caregiver’s Story (March 6, 2020, Lisa Hoyt) describing her struggles and joys of being a caregiver for Dean for the 15 months prior to his death. She asked for a “follow-up,” in part to gain some closure for herself, but also to serve as a helpful outline for those dealing with the death of a loved one in the COVID-19 era.

New Information Released Regarding EIPs for Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries with Representative Payees, And People Living in U.S. Territories

Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 Reports Caregivers in Poor Health, Feeling Financial Strain

On April 30th, the Resources for Integrated Care hosted a webinar titled Supporting Family Caregivers of Older Adults Through Times of Stress and Isolation. Recordings, slides, and other information from the event can be found here. The webinar offers strategies for supporting caregivers and their loved ones, up-to-date information on facilitating access to health and social supports from which caregivers might benefit, and practical tips for addressing the specific needs of caregivers experiencing social isolation and stress-related conditions. Speakers also share strategies that are relevant in virtual settings.

Annual Award Recognizes Those Who Make a Powerful Difference in their Community

Scammers are on the prowl with Americans’ increased anxiety over the coronavirus pandemic. This is of particular concern as we commemorate May’s Military Appreciation Month given veterans and military families are twice as likely as civilians to be targeted by con artists.