As the AARP DC Volunteer State President, I am proud to represent 68,000 AARP members in the District, and on behalf of them and all older District residents, we are advocating for a budget that honors their dignity and needs. For the District’s FY2026 budget, our message is clear: District seniors deserve their fair share of the pie.
In honor of its 60th Anniversary, AARP teamed up with a nonprofit organization to embark on an ambitious project to place an outdoor fitness park organized by FitLot in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. AARP is also investing in robust programming at each location. Programming involves a 45 to 60 minute instructor-led demonstration of the equipment and group circuit training.
Seniors should never have to make a choice between paying for needed medication and other necessities like food or rent, and tens of millions of adults in Medicare drug plans will soon have peace of mind knowing their out-of-pocket expenses are limited every year.
We’re here for the 50+ in our nation’s capital, to offer free events and enriching experiences for members and their guests that can help with finances, family, and fun!
Have questions about where candidates for DC's 2022 Primary Election stand on issues of importance to 50+ District residents? We joined with the Washington Informer to create a voter guide and provide you with answers.
The District is home to 25,514 veterans, according to 2020 U.S. Census Bureau data. AARP is teaming up with agencies to help vets and their caregivers by offering two online sessions on Wednesday, June 15.