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By AARP State President Mike Tucker

AARP is proud to sponsor this year’s Seattle/King County Remote Area Medical Clinic. Free dental vision and medical services will be provided from October 23 – October 26 at KeyArena at Seattle Center.

Last year, 12.6 million Americans were the victims of identity theft – that is one person victimized every 3 seconds. That is why AARP and BECU invite you to bring old documents containing your personal information to our mobile shredding truck for free disposal on October 18.

Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner. Beneficiaries can make changes to their Medicare Part D (prescription drugs) and Medicare Advantage plans from October 15 – December 7. But while it’s open enrollment for beneficiaries, it’s also unfortunately open season for con-artists hoping to steal your personal and financial information. In fact, American’s lose more than 60 billion dollars each year to Medicare fraud.

By Jeremiah McDaniel, Peace Corps West Coast Region

This January, a cast of new Senators and Representatives will descend on Olympia into a sea of policy and budget challenges. Before they get too distracted, let’s make sure they take note and recognize the Age Wave that is affecting our state.

Millions of Californians are adding a job skill to their “life résumé” – that of family caregiver. Often they are assisting their loved ones so they can stay at home, but AARP surveys say that they often don’t know where to turn for help. These family caregivers have a huge responsibility, but are often unaware of the critical resources and support available to them and how to cope with the challenges that come with being a caregiver.