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AUG 5, 2025
This year marks a powerful milestone: 90 years of Social Security. Since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed it into law in August of 1935, Social Security has been a cornerstone of economic security - ensuring Washingtonians can retire with dignity, supporting people with disabilities, and providing vital income after the loss of a loved one.
JUL 30, 2025
When a disaster strikes, every second counts. That is why advanced planning is so important.
JUL 29, 2025
Across the country, millions of grandparents are stepping in as “Kinship Caregivers” to provide love, stability, and care when it's needed most. In fact, about 2.7 million grandparents in the U.S. are primary caregivers for their grandchildren.
JUL 16, 2025
By Marguerite Ro, State Director, AARP Washington
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Navigating Social Security can be confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. To help you make sense of your options and make confident decisions about your future, AARP Washington recently held a series of informative webinars with Social Security expert Jammie Lyell.
AARP Spokane and BECU invite you to a free event on July 30 at the Southside Senior Activity Center. "Plan. Prepare. Protect" is designed to help older adults and family caregivers in Spokane County take practical steps toward disaster preparedness.
REGISTER NOW for the August event, Friday August 15th at 10:30am
AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Washington Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Washingtonians who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.
AARP Washington's "Caring for Caregivers" video podcast series features discussions with local experts, community leaders, and caregivers just like you on a range of topics to help you along your caregiving journey.
It Takes More than Love to Care for a Loved One.Every day more than 820,000 Washingtonians perform a great labor of love: caring for older parents, spouses, and other loved ones so they can remain at home—where they want to be.
Join us on Friday, August 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sea-Tac Community Center for an evening of fun, food, and celebration as we commemorate the 90th anniversary of Social Security. Let’s groove to R&B music from the ‘70s, '80s, '90s, and today—plus instructor-led line dancing throughout the night.
Wildfire smoke and heat can harm everyone’s health, and older adults and people with heart and lung conditions are at exceptionally high risk.
AARP Washington Awards Grants to Seven Washington Organizations as Part of its Nationwide Program to Make Great Communities Even Better
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