Home & Family

When lawmakers arrived at the Virginia General Assembly on Opening Day, our team of volunteer advocates were right there sharing our legislative priorities with them. We are requesting passage of legislation that will permit advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to have full practice authority. AARP Virginia is also advocating for more than $2 million to fund the state Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, more funding for a state respite care program that assists family caregivers, and for legislation to protect older Virginians from financial exploitation.

“It’s a matter of seeing the person you're living with not able to communicate… everything for her is a moment and when that moment is over it's gone… you're living in moments, not in a transition of time, and that’s hard to live with that.”

Moneta_AARP Virginia will host Home Fit - Secrets to Aging in Place along with a synopsis of Neighbors Helping Neighbors on Wednesday, October 21 from 1:00 until 3:00 pm at Resurrection Catholic Church in Moneta, VA.

Small changes in your home can make a big difference in your life. They can make your home a space that enables you to thrive as your living situation changes and make life easier for visitors to your home—from grandchildren to adult children and friends. Attend this free workshop to find out how simple changes to your home can create an environment where everyone is welcome, and everyone can flourish.

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Senior Services of Alexandria's Friendly Visitors make a real difference in seniors’ lives

FREDERICKSBURG_ Exploring your community is a great way to access resources and learn new strategies that can make aging a healthy and fulfilling experience. AARP Virginia would like to invite Fredericksburg area residents to join Partners in Aging on Wednesday, June 10 for the Art of Aging Conference to learn smart strategies for aging healthy.

RICHMOND _ A bill to help family caregivers get more guidance when their loved ones are discharged from the hospital is on the way to Governor Terry McAuliffe's desk for his signature. The Virginia House of Delegates and Virginia Senate passed House Bill 1413 and Senate Bill 851 earlier this week.

By Julie E. Lee, Vice President & National Director