In anticipation of Brain Health Awareness Month this June, BECU and AARP Washington invite you to join us on Thursday, June 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a free virtual event focused on raising awareness about brain health.
Starting May 14, AARP is launching Countdown to 90 Years—a recognition and call to action leading up to the 90th anniversary of Social Security on August 14, 2025. For nine decades, Social Security has been a stable and reliable foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans—and we believe it must remain that way for generations to come.
Navigating Social Security can be confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. Join Social Security expert Jammie Lyell for this three-part online series designed to help you make sense of your options and make confident decisions about your future. Whether you're thinking about working while collecting benefits, planning for your family's financial security, or wondering when to claim your payments for maximum impact, Jammie will break it all down in a clear, practical way. Don’t miss this chance to get expert insights and answers to your most important questions.
As an AARP volunteer, you know the impact we can make together with our communities. You’ve seen firsthand the power of connection, advocacy, and education in improving the lives of older adults. Through your dedication to service, you have helped create the foundation of a strong volunteer team—and now, we need your help to grow our ranks and expand our reach!
Scam artists have a shiny, new tool to take your hard-earned money. While the nature of the scam remains consistent—often preying on our emotions or manufacturing a sense of urgency—the method of getting your money is evolving with technology. Instead of purchasing gift cards or transferring money through wire services, the use of crypto ATMs is on the rise, and they are popping up at convenience stores, gas stations and other high-traffic areas in your community.
Many of us probably already know that eating right and exercising can help us live healthier as we age. But we may know less about how isolation, purpose, and one’s perceptions of aging can impact our health and longevity. In her new book, “The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond,” author Debra Whitman explores the surprising factors that determine life expectancy, revealing that those who view aging positively live 7.5 years longer than those with negative attitudes.
AARP 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.
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people to choose how they live as they age. Learn how you can put your time, knowledge and talent to good use with AARP in Washington. As an AARP Volunteer, you will have opportunities to:
In today’s digital age, we probably often ask ourselves, “What can I do to protect myself and my family further from fraud and scams?” While we know we can’t absolutely, 100% protect ourselves from those trying to get our personal information and money, following these five recommendations will help. And you have time to take action before the end of the year!
Chances are, if you aren’t a family caregiver, you know someone who is. Every day, more than 820,000 Washingtonians help their parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents, neighbors and other loved ones to live independently at home – where they want to be.