Events

Many people with vision loss experience “phantom images” that are often pleasant images such as butterflies, flowers, or even friendly faces. These visual hallucinations, while lovely, can be unsettling for the person experiencing them. The source of these phantom images is known as Charles Bonnet Syndrome that mysteriously appears with vision loss.

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AARP is excited to offer a series of special discounts to the Pacific Science Center.

Inspired by Dr. Bill Thomas’ new book, "Second Wind: Navigating the Passage to a Slower, Deeper, and more Connected Life," the Second Wind Tour is traveling the country providing opportunities for communities to spend the day exploring what it means to catch a “second wind” in one’s life and work. Dr. Thomas is a world-renowned expert on elder care and new ways of thinking of geriatric issues.

Women to Women: Living Longer, Living Smarter

The year is winding down while the shining and new prospect of 2014 is just around the corner, and with it brings a new legislative session! Don't miss this special in-person opportunity to speak directly with top leadership from the State House and Senate at a time when leadership questions are still being solved. Pre-registration recommended.

Join AARP and the Small Business Majority for a one-hour webinar on retirement plan options for small business, including a new small business retirement plan option now being proposed for consideration by the Legislature. We will present the webinar twice, on December 10 and 17th, so that everyone will have a chance to participate. This webinar will be of particular interest to people who own, operate or work for small businesses in our state.

Governor Jay Inslee hosted his first Aging Summit at the Talaris Conference Center on October 1st. The Summit brought together thought leaders, elected officials, and advocates for seniors to brainstorm new ideas for aging in our state. The event was hosted by "Governing" magazine publisher Erin Waters and featured a keynote speech by Stanford University professor Dr. Laura Carstensen.

The Health Care Law: What it Means for People with Medicare

Even though the thermometer in Seattle pushed 90-degrees, that didn’t stop people from lining up for one of the day’s hottest deals in consumer protection.