AARP Washington

For every $100 of a worker’s earnings, 58 cents will go into the WA Cares Fund. Starting in July 2026, people who need in-home services, such as help with cooking or bathing, can apply for a WA Cares benefit to help cover the costs.

Thank you for your interest in the Housing Plus Services Forum, an informative and engaging discussion focused on the integration of senior housing and supportive services to enhance aging in place for older adults while avoiding higher and more expensive levels of care.

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.

By AARP State Director Marguerite Ro, DrPH

Spokane Resident Appointed to AARP Washington Executive Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On June 17, 2023, AARP and The Seattle Times will present One Day University in Seattle. The day will will include three remarkable talks featuring award-winning professors from across the country.

With another tax season wrapped up, it’s a great time to streamline your household filing system by safely purging documents with personal information.

In the early 1900s, the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, now called "Black Wall Street," was a vibrant and prosperous community. Despite the challenges and racial injustices they faced, residents of this community built a thriving neighborhood filled with successful Black-owned businesses, attorneys, doctors, and real estate agents. Their achievements were nothing short of remarkable and served as a beacon of hope for Black Americans nationwide.

The 2023 legislative session was a year for advancing housing legislation, with four bills making it to the end of the session. In addition, we found solutions to help prevent utility shut-offs during extreme heat events and modernized the state’s anti-robocalling law.