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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
DEC 16, 2024
Scam artists have a shiny, new tool to take your hard-earned money, and 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.
DEC 12, 2024
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.
We know that it takes time to build great communities. But we also believe that tangible improvements can spark long-term change. AARP launched the Community Challenge grant program in 2017 to fund projects that build momentum to improve livability nationwide. We are excited to announce the program is back in 2024 for its eighth year and is currently accepting applications online through March 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT.
In 2021, 820,000 family caregivers in Washington state provided $16.8 billion worth of unpaid care, donated 770 million hours of their time, and spent an average of $7,200 out of their own pockets to care for their loved ones when they faced a serious long-term illness, injury or disability. Here are some of their stories and reasons for supporting Washington's long-term care insurance benefit.
At AARP, we never underestimate the power of 50+ voters. In fact, 1.8 million Washington voters over 50 cast ballots in the 2022 elections. In early April, we thought we were being ambitious when we ordered 10,000 postcards to distribute to volunteers for personalized messages to drive the older vote.
In 2021, 820,000 family caregivers in Washington state provided $16.8 billion worth of unpaid care, donated 770 million hours of their time, and spent an average of $7,200 out of their own pockets to care for their loved ones when they faced a serious long-term illness, injury or disability. Here are some of their stories and reasons for supporting Washington's long-term care insurance benefit.
by Marguerite Ro, AARP Washington State Director
Advocates are pressing state lawmakers to ensure Washingtonians living in long-term care facilities receive the same rights — including protection from wrongful discharges or evictions — whether they live in a nursing home, assisted living facility, adult family home or other type of institution.
By George Dicks, Geriatric Mental Health Practitioner with Harborview Mental Health and Addiction Service
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.
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After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2009 at the age of 57, Bill Meyer of Spokane went on the offensive using his love of the outdoors to help others. In 2016, he founded PasstoPass, a non-profit helping people with Parkinson’s to continue backpacking and hiking as a form of symptom mitigation. Starting with just one hike in 2016, the effort has grown to six regional chapters and a total of 7,549 cumulative miles hiked.
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