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Help LOA and AARP end senior hunger with soup and crackers (FREE document shredding on 2/4)

By Ginger Thompson, FEB 4, 2016

FREE document shredding TODAY, February 4th from 10:30 am until 1:30 pm at the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, 4909 North Lake Drive in Roanoke!

You Can Help Hold Down Costs and Increase Access to Health Care

By Ginger Thompson, FEB 1, 2016

Tell Your Legislator to Vote YES on SB 264 and HB 581!

Fighting for Virginians: AARP Legislative Priorities for 2016

By Ginger Thompson, JAN 11, 2016

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.

A Star Volunteer Tells How Volunteers Helped Him

By Ginger Thompson, NOV 25, 2015

Virgil Cook of Blacksburg was recently bestowed the Andrus Award for Community Service, AARP’s highest volunteer honor. During his acceptance speech at a banquet in Staunton, Cook reflected upon the numerous volunteers who helped him throughout his life. They serve as his inspiration for giving back to others.

AARP Virginia's Amber Nightingale Sultane Honored by Community Organization

By Ginger Thompson, NOV 18, 2015

AARP Virginia Associate State Director for Community Outreach Amber Nightingale Sultane was recently recognized with the Community Spirit Award by At Home in Alexandria (AHA).