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Making a difference where you live
NOV 21, 2024
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people to choose how they live as they age. Learn how you can put your time, knowledge and talent to good use with AARP in Washington. As an AARP Volunteer, you will have opportunities to:
NOV 4, 2024
In today’s digital age, we probably often ask ourselves, “What can I do to protect myself and my family further from fraud and scams?” While we know we can’t absolutely, 100% protect ourselves from those trying to get our personal information and money, following these five recommendations will help. And you have time to take action before the end of the year!
NOV 1, 2024
Chances are, if you aren’t a family caregiver, you know someone who is. Every day, more than 820,000 Washingtonians help their parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents, neighbors and other loved ones to live independently at home – where they want to be.
NOV 1, 2024
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I-2124 would make the long-term care program unsustainable, denying many needed funds later in life.
Making a difference doesn't stop as you age. Millions of older adults are using their experience to give back, to solve problems, and to change lives. The AARP® Purpose Prize® award honors extraordinary individuals who use their lived experiences to make a better future for all.
A big thank you to all our volunteers who worked so diligently to review more than 70 Community Challenge grant applications from organizations across Washington State. It is a daunting task since so many groups are working to create communities for all ages.
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.
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.
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