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Making a difference for all Virginians 50+ and their families
APR 15, 2025
"Life is too short. I thought I had skills that could help others, so I looked for roles where I could make a difference," says Claudia Eckels, whose unwavering volunteer efforts continue to empower AARP Virginia and the broader community
We're fighting every day to make aging easier. Your voice matters, and we help make sure that our elected officials in the Commonwealth hear it.
Here’s how to find an updated vaccine near you.
Find free online and local events including exercise classes, cooking demos, helpful workshops and more.
AARP speakers are available on a wide range of topics including Social Security, fraud prevention and more.
SNAP is not just for households with children. It’s a federal program that offers assistance to adults of any age having a difficult time affording the food they need to maintain healthy lives. In Virginia, AARP is working to reach older people who may be eligible for these benefits and direct them to call 2-1-1 to sign up.
AARP Virginia to offer free webinar “Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits” covering how to secure your benefits and implications of claiming decisions.
More than 700,000 Virginians worry every day about where their next meal is coming from.
Olympic athletes aren't the only ones after gold this summer. Criminal scammers are increasingly trying to steal your savings through gold bar schemes.
Rhon Williams remembers the day his father Jim called him last year and said, “I think I messed up. I lost $25,000.”
One area where AI scams are particularly dangerous is celebrity impostor scams.
With hurricane and wildfire season in full swing, it’s important to remind ourselves that when the clouds roll out and the smoke clears, criminal scammers tend to move in.
Trauma-informed care involves acknowledging that past and recent events may have been traumatic for older adults, and assessing and planning care to reduce or prevent re-traumatization.
With today’s tight real estate market there is often pressure to act quickly when you find that perfect place. Scammers know this and are waiting to pounce.
Last year the Federal Trade Commission recorded $10 Billion in reported fraud from U.S. consumers. Because fraud is underreported, we know that actual losses are much higher.
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