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Social Security has struggled with customer service for years. Declining staffing and funding has seen the Social Security Administration (SSA) leaving District residents in the lurch, dealing with long wait times on the phone and in Social Security offices, getting busy signals on the phone, or sometimes simply being unable to reach anyone for their customer service needs. SSA recently scrapped a proposed service change that would have forced many older District residents to have to go in-person to a Social Security office for routine services that have been handled over the phone.
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Throughout 2024, AARP DC continued to advocate for policies to empower District residents to improve their lives and choose where and how they live as they age. AARP DC has a long history of supporting older District residents who want to live independently as they age. This year, AARP DC fought for issues that matter most to seniors, their families and caregivers.
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“Targeting scams at members of the military community is unconscionable,” said Ronald Hampton, a veteran and volunteer state president for AARP District of Columbia.
District native Sheena Tuckson has dedicated her life to promoting literacy and organizing adult tutors in her community to teach children how to read.
AARP District of Columbia salutes those who have served and still serve. We support our veterans and their families with information on career support, caregiving resources, community connections and more.
Finding reliable medical staff to work directly with patients became especially challenging during the pandemic.
AARP DC State President Ronald E. Hampton notes that despite the hardships imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic this year, the team of staff and volunteers worked hard to advance AARP’s mission to help more people age 50+ choose how they live as they age. Here he highlights a few of our accomplishments in 2021.
AARP District of Columbia is ready to start the new year by continuing its advocacy for older adults in the nation’s capital, virtually and, eventually, in person.
Medicare changes every year, which means it can get a little complicated when trying to understand what’s new for you. Join us for a free webinar where we’ll discuss the key takeaways from this year’s Medicare changes and what they may mean for your benefits.
Wanda Dudley of Ward 8 was recently named one of the two winners of AARP’s nationwide Show Your Love Volunteer Contest! Ms. Wanda coordinates the registration, food distribution, and logistics for over 350 seniors each month at the United Planning Organization.
AARP District of Columbia is seeking nominations for the 2021 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service. If you know someone whose volunteer work has improved the community, enhanced people's lives or inspired others to volunteer, they could be the next Andrus Award recipient!
With the assistance of the AARP Community Challenge Grant, DC Greens is constructing The Well at Oxon Run Park, which will provide a wide array of community-envisioned, culturally-relevant programming.
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