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JAN 7, 2025
Michael Petty recognized by AARP for his efforts to empower those with low or failing vision to live their lives with dignity and a renewed sense of independence
JAN 2, 2025
Building great communities takes time, but tangible improvements can spark long-term change. That’s why AARP launched the Community Challenge grant program, funding projects that build momentum to improve livability nationwide. We’re excited to announce that the program is back for its ninth year and is now accepting applications online through March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT.
JAN 1, 2025
As Washington's older population is expected to increase, the state is developing a 'multisector plan for aging'
DEC 17, 2024
By John Barnett, former AARP Washington State President
The AARP Washington State Office is currently recruiting our next Volunteer State President to help guide our work, act as an ambassador for AARP in our state and lead our corps of dedicated volunteers. With the State Director, and in collaboration with other volunteers and staff, the State President is a partner in the AARP WA strategic state plan.
Our Two-Part Online Q&A Session Can Help You Stay Up-to-Date
By Dana E. Neuts
Pacific Science Center, the first U.S. museum founded as a science and technology center, has events specifically for AARP members. Bring your family, friends or out-of-town guests to enjoy a day at the Science Center.
Are you a homeowner who is concerned about the cost of home maintenance or repairs? Are you worried about paying your property taxes or where you will find the funds to accommodate increasing costs on a fixed income? Are you finding it difficult to keep up with your mortgage payment? You are not alone. About 29% of senior homeowners in Washington are “cost-burdened,” which means they spend more than 30% of their monthly income on housing costs. The good news is that help is available.
AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2018 Washington Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Washingtonians 50 and better who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.
In an age of data breaches and sophisticated identity thieves, protecting your digital information is more important than ever. According to the California-based Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, there were over 738 data breaches in 2017 exposing more than 2-billion individual’s records. In fact, experts say very few of us haven’t been affected.
Our Special Online Sessions Can Help You Balance Them
AARP Washington State Podcast: The Good News About Aging with Stanford Professor Dr. Laura Carstensen
By Cathy MacCaul, AARP Washington Advocacy Director
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