Across the country, millions of grandparents are stepping in as “Kinship Caregivers” to provide love, stability, and care when it's needed most. In fact, about 2.7 million grandparents in the U.S. are primary caregivers for their grandchildren.
This year marks a powerful milestone: 90 years of Social Security. Since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed it into law in August of 1935, Social Security has been a cornerstone of economic security - ensuring Washingtonians can retire with dignity, supporting people with disabilities, and providing vital income after the loss of a loved one.
AARP Washington is partnering with the Seattle Times and One Day University once again to offer a free three-part series of online education events. Scheduled for Nov. 17- 19, the livestreamed classes will be led by some of the leading academics in the country.
Ballots have arrived, and this year it includes an important measure that we at AARP Washington strongly support. We encourage you to vote to approve ESJR 8212 to secure the Long-Term Care Trust Act for vulnerable Washingtonians.
The University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public, AARP and BECU invite you to join us for an upcoming training on “How to Become a Fact-Check Ambassador” on October 30.