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Petersburg_ Join AARP Virginia at Virginia State University’s (VSU) 5 th Annual VSU Cares Mobile Dental and Health Expo. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 9 at Virginia State University, 4 th Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia 23803.

Virginia’s Senior Navigator and its Lindsay Institute for Innovations in Caregiving created the remarkable, intergenerational “ Caring for the Caregiver Hack”, a competition featuring teams from seven Virginia universities and colleges. AARP Virginia sponsored the second year of this event, for which Bob Stephen, AARP Vice President, Caregiving and Health Programs, served as a judge. Each university team, over a 24-hour period, created new technology-driven tools for caregivers. The teams were required to demonstrate the tool they had developed, the technology to be used, its benefits to caregivers, its feasibility and a business case.

According to AARP, 90% of older adults nationwide want to remain living in their homes for as long as possible, yet US Census data suggest that many homes may not be designed to accommodate the needs of aging homeowners. Specifically, older homes often include multi-story living, stepped entries, narrow doorways and hallways, second story bedrooms, and single bathrooms adjacent to the bedrooms, which make daily living challenging. Older homes are also likely to need repairs, modifications, and energy updates to meet the needs of older residents and remain habitable. In an effort to support aging in place, more information is needed about the homes of residents aged 50+.

Are you over 50 and searching for a new job? Or are you an employer seeking experienced and responsible employees? Make sure to mark your calendar and plan to attend the 50+ Employment Expo in Tysons Corner!

AARP Virginia Co-Sponsors Free Healthy Aging Conference in Williamsburg

A speaker series offering tools and resources for Virginians 50+

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NORFOLK - The Virginia General Assembly has passed a resolution designating April in 2016 and in each succeeding year as Advance Care Planning Month in Virginia. Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe is expected to sign the measure.