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AARP Virginia
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.
Dinner in a SNAP attendees were shown how to quickly fix four nutritious meals prepared by chef Thomas Yager of Mercy Chefs.
When it comes to fraud, knowledge is power. But how can we spread that knowledge so more people are empowered to protect themselves?
Pickleball is America’s fastest-growing participation sport, and in the Lynchburg area, AARP is taking advantage of that increasing popularity as part of its efforts to keep older Americans’ bodies — and minds — healthy.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – a great time to remind ourselves just how much of our lives take place online and the potential threats that exist in the digital world.
AARP Virginia volunteers from the southeastern region recently celebrated Grandparents Day at the picturesque Norfolk Botanical Gardens.
AARP's Community Challenge grant program aims to boost livability with quick-action projects.
Research shows that people who are familiar with how a scam works are 80% less likely to engage in it, but how can you stay up to speed when criminals are constantly changing their tactics?
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and Republican challenger Hung Cao participated in separate telephone town halls in September hosted by AARP Virginia.
Dementia is not only a disease that affects older people. Patients as young as 15 have been diagnosed with Frontal Temporal Degeneration (FTD), although it more typically affects people in their late 40s, 50s and 60s.
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier
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