September is National Preparedness Month, which AARP Washington will observe with virtual training sessions to help older adults and the families that care for them stay safe. The programs will discuss how to create plans, protect property and finances, and learn about Washington’s natural risks.
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.
AARP Washington is partnering with the Seattle Times and One Day University once again to offer a free three-part series of online education events. Scheduled for Nov. 17- 19, the livestreamed classes will be led by some of the leading academics in the country.
Ballots have arrived, and this year it includes an important measure that we at AARP Washington strongly support. We encourage you to vote to approve ESJR 8212 to secure the Long-Term Care Trust Act for vulnerable Washingtonians.
The University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public, AARP and BECU invite you to join us for an upcoming training on “How to Become a Fact-Check Ambassador” on October 30.