Health & Wellbeing

Be part of an essential conversation to address systemic change for the most vulnerable within our congregations and communities. Join us Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at My Father’s House Christian Church International, located on 4746 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304.

Professionals from nonprofit organizations, county government, and faith based organizations are invited to attend, along with family caregivers. This is the required seminar for those pursuing Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification, to qualify through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. To see if you qualify, please visit the NCCDP website at www.nccdp.org. You are also welcome to come for the education only, without seeking certification.

Over one million Virginians are caring for older parents or loved ones, helping them live independently at home. AARP wants to help, which is why we have teamed up with Mount Vernon at Home and the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter to present a Caregiver College.

Join AARP Virginia as we have a community conversation celebrating African American history. Speakers include Ron Styles, Michelle Oliver, AARP Community Ambassadors, genealogists, and independent historians.

Join us on May 17 th at 10:30 am at Lynchburg College's Syndor Hall for “Have a Happier, Healthier Brain” with Dr. Len Lecci, professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina and Director of Clinical Services at MARS Memory-Health Network.

Longstanding AARP Community Partner, Bedford Ride, would like your help assisting with the transportation assistance program offered to residents of Bedford County at a low or no cost basis.

AARP Speakers Available on Wide Range of Topics

Join our online Q&A sessions for tools for keeping your 2018 healthy resolutions all year

Life has hardly slowed down for Jerry Soble after starting his retired life 13 years ago.

Thousands of Virginians don't have health insurance because their employers don't offer it or they can't afford it. If Virginia lawmakers were to take advantage of enhanced federal funding, the state could provide Medicaid coverage for up to 400,000 additional individuals.