Advocacy

AARP Virginia State Director will be part of the Virginia College Affordability Policy Council

Stand Up for Yourself and Your Community: How to Avoid Scams

Steve Morrison’s Experience as a Caregiver Inspired Him to Make a Difference for Others

AARP Launches ‘Stop Rx Greed’ Campaign

ASHLAND_ Every day, more than 1 million Virginians care for older parents, spouses, and adult children with disabilities, helping with everything from driving to the doctor’s office or getting groceries to balancing checkbooks and helping with medical care.

The University of Lynchburg's Board Center on Aging will be hosting the 2019 Annual Conference on Aging. The conference, held on June 4 2019, will cover material on aging well in mind, body, and spirit. Author Ron Culberson will participate as a keynote speaker discussing working on achieving goals and enjoying a fulfilling life. The conference will also feature a keynote speech from Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services Commissioner, Kathryn A. Hayfield, providing an overview of programs available as well as Virginia's future direction on aging.

Living with a disability is a challenge more than 950,000 Virginians face.

Elder abuse measures, college affordability legislation, and redistricting bill among AARP-supported legislation.

1 in 5 Virginians is a Family Caregiver

AARP volunteers head to the Virginia General Assembly on Wednesday to ask lawmakers for legislation to provide a tax credit for family caregivers and to help workers save for retirement.