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AARP Virginia pushes lawmakers for long overdue help to nursing home residents, families

Posted on 01/10/22

Virginia’s General Assembly is in session, and AARP Virginia is urging lawmakers to protect vulnerable people and their… Read More »
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How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters in Virginia

Posted on 01/07/22

A guide to when, where and how to get a COVID-19 vaccine Read More »
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Community Spotlight: Insight Memory Care Center

Posted on 01/05/22

Insight Memory Care Center’s continuum of care, support and education programs serve individuals with Alzheimer's and… Read More »
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AARP Virginia to Emphasize the Six Pillars of Brain Health as Part of the Staying Sharp Program

Posted on 12/31/21

With many aging Americans spending more time in isolation, AARP Virginia is helping locals through the Staying… Read More »
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AARP Mission Began with a Chicken Coop and One Woman Fighting Injustice

Posted on 12/23/21

More than 60 years ago, AARP Founder Ethel Percy Andrus discovered a retired teacher living in an abandoned chicken… Read More »
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AARP Virginia seeks communications intern for 2022 school year

Posted on 12/22/21

AARP Virginia is seeking a paid intern for the entire 2022 calendar year, January-December. Read More »
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Virginia's nursing home residents deserve better

Posted on 12/14/21

COVID-19 exposed the chronic, ongoing issues in Virginia’s nursing homes and has emphasized the urgent need for… Read More »
Savings & Planning

10 Money Moves to Start the New Year Right

Posted on 12/10/21 - By Kimberly Lankford

We asked money experts for recommendations and compiled a checklist so you can tie up loose ends and get your finances… Read More »

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Taking Care of your Finances: Roanoke Financial Empowerment Center

The Roanoke Financial Empowerment Center offers professional, one-on-one financial counseling at no-cost to Roanoke… Read More »
Southwest Virginia AARP Chapters blasting cards to those in need

It began as a virtual substitute for their summer picnic, and the card-making project for nursing home residents… Read More »
Walk Roanoke with AARP Virginia

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Juneteenth Celebration in Roanoke

Was it a weekend or a whirlwind? Ask the AARP Volunteers! Read More »
Grandparents and Grandchildren Have a Blast in Roanoke

Grandkids played “pluck a duck” to win prizes of their choice and walked away with backpacks provided by AARP Virginia.… Read More »