AARP Washington

Millions of Americans are caring for an older parent or loved one, helping them to live independently at home – where they want to be. These caregivers have a big job but we can help with some basic support—and commonsense solutions—to make their big responsibilities a little bit easier. That’s why AARP urges state lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 6327, known as the Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act and help family caregivers as their loved ones go into the hospital and as they transition home.

When former music teacher Pat Gray decided to retire, she imagined a life of leisure. Instead, Pat heard a different calling from her local community in Kent and it resulted in a Life Reimagined.

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Oral health is critical to overall health. Here are five surprising tips to protect your oral health, save money and stay healthy.

Apologies, but our Life Reimagined event with Rick Steves (Dec. 10) is full and registration is closed.

Join Life Reimagined for a discussion on “How to Create Intentional Culture – How to define your mission, vision and values.” Hear from industry expert, Mary Marshall, CEO coach and instructor of the Small Business Administration Emerging Leaders program. Plus, you’ll have an opportunity to meet and network with other area professionals.

You work hard and deserve to retire with confidence. But understanding Social Security and Medicare can be difficult. AARP is providing free and unbiased information to help you choose your options and make selections that best fit your needs. You will also get answers to your questions, so that you can make informed decisions.

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Did you know that every 2 seconds someone’s identity is stolen? We’re fighting back with the AARP Fraud Watch Network.

For Phil Jordan of Whidbey Island, he had to leave the theater behind but the theater never left his blood. Today, he's directing a major production at the Whidbey Island Center For The Arts.