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AARP Washington

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MAR 1, 2025
AARP Washington is celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a free museum day on Saturday, May 17.
FEB 28, 2025
Maureen L. Greeley, Executive Director
FEB 25, 2025
Paper documents are a common source of identity theft. Protect yourself by shredding sensitive documents at our free shredding events. We'll also accept old TVs, CPUs, monitors, laptops and cellphones for safe disposal. A small recycle fee may apply to some electronic items such as printers and VCRs.
FEB 17, 2025
Chew to lead activities on behalf of more than 870,000 Washington State members
In the face of financial scams related to the coronavirus outbreak, AARP Washington is collaborating with state and federal experts to provide information and resources that help older Washingtonians spot and stop a scam.
The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating effect in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, causing the deaths of more than 84,000 residents and staff, according to an Oct. 8 analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation—including more than 1,184 in Washington. Yet federal policymakers have been slow to respond to this crisis, and no state has done a good enough job to stem the loss of life. AARP has called for enacting a 5-point plan to protect nursing home and long-term care facility residents and has fought for public reporting of nursing home COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Proposed COVID-19 budget cuts would devastate seniors and people with disabilities
Much of the Tacoma’s work focuses on pedestrian safety, rising rents and limited public transit. Last year it did major sidewalk repairs and installed hundreds of curb ramps.
Be Aware of P2P Risks When Paying for Groceries, Other Services During Pandemic
The spread of the coronavirus across our state has created a very stressful environment for all Washingtonians, especially older people and those with underlying health conditions who are at heightened risk. During these difficult days, AARP is working hard to help our members, their families and the broader community understand how to protect themselves.
Barbara Corcoran explains how an elaborate email scheme almost cost her $400,000
Recognize Those Who Make a Powerful Difference in their Community
If you have a spouse, sibling, parent, or other loved one in a nursing home, you may be worried about their safety and well-being because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some key questions to ask the nursing home:
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