AARP in San Jose is Ready to Take on March 2022 with You!

Although we may be distant, we don’t have to be apart. AARP in San Jose is here locally to help you take on 2022 with virtual events, local resources, vaccine information and more.

LOCAL VIRTUAL EVENTS:
Tea & Coffee Tuesdays – Typical Phone Scams & Robo Calls: 3.8.22 @ 9 a.m. PT
Join us for Tea & Coffee Tuesday’s as we discuss common phone scams and robo calls you should beware of! We will hear from the Federal Trade Commission attorney, Karina Layugan, about fraud prevention and tips to block those annoying scam callers. Learn more and register HERE. This virtual event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required.

Prepare for Daylight Savings & Improve Your Sleep: 3.11.22 @ 9 a.m. PT
Join us as we discuss how you can improve your sleep after daylight savings – which takes places on March 13^th! Hear from sleep expert, Dr. Erin Cassidy-Eagle as she shares advice and answers your questions live. Learn more and register HERE. This virtual event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required.

The 16th Annual Chinese Alzheimer’s Forum - EVENT IN MANDARIN: 3.12.22 @ 10 a.m. PT
Join the Alzheimer's Association for their 16th Annual Chinese Alzheimer's Forum. More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million. During this event learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, advances in Alzheimer’s research, and a life course approach to dementia prevention. This event will be presented in Mandarin. Learn more and register HERE. This virtual event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required.

The Latest on Brain Health with the Alzheimer's Association - EVENT IN MANDARIN: 3.15.22 @ Noon PT
It’s never too late or too early to have a healthy lifestyle. Join the Alzheimer's Association to learn about healthy habits to love your brain and reduce the risk of cognitive decline, and the importance of your voice in research. This event will be presented in Mandarin. Learn more and register HERE. This virtual event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required.

A Heart to Heart Conversation with the Alzheimer's Association - EVENT IN MANDARIN: 3.17.22 @ Noon PT
Caregivers for Alzheimer's and dementia may face special challenges. Join the Alzheimer's Association to learn about how to stay connected with our loved ones through different stages of the disease, understand what their behaviors mean and get tips on how to meet their needs. This event will be presented in Mandarin. Learn more and register HERE. This virtual event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required.

HomeFit Community Education Workshop: 3.18.22 @ Noon PT
Join us for a HomeFit workshop to help you make your home safer and more comfortable as you age in place. From simple do-it-yourself repairs to larger design projects, learn how you can transform your living spaces to help you remain independently in your home as you age. Learn more and register HERE. This virtual event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

Brain Health Tips – A Brainy Trip to the Zoo: 3.25.22 @ Noon PT
Join us and some very clever zoo animals on a virtual visit to the Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose, California. We’ll explore the ties between animal behavior and brain health, including the importance of social connections for bees, the mental benefits of the yoga-like poses of jaguars, and why macaws crave activity and stimulation. It’s sure to be an eye-opening afternoon! Learn more and register HERE. This virtual event is FREE and open to the public.

Piggy Bank Essentials with Financial Expert Martin Booker: 3.31.22 @ 9 a.m. PT
What’s your money personality – are you a money maker, grower, spender, saver? Join us for our NEW series Piggy Bank Essentials with Martin to find out! We’ll review how we view money and how to become financially resilient through everyday habits. Learn more and register HERE. This virtual event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required.

LOCAL VOLUNTEERING: 
Join the San Jose Advocacy Team (SJAT) – Apply by 3.25.22 @ 5 p.m. PT
Do you live in the City of San Jose and want to make a difference? We invite you to APPLY to the AARP San Jose Advocacy Team (SJAT). Your voice is critical in the effort to safeguard the programs and services important to people ages 50+ and their families in our community. AARP SJAT volunteers serve as AARP’s local points-of-contact with their respective elected officials and advocate on vital issues that matter most to older adults. You do not need special expertise to join the team – AARP will provide formal training to all volunteers. If you are interested in joining the volunteer team:

• Consider registering and attending an optional San Jose Advocacy Team Office Hour on March 16, 2022 @ 5 p.m. PT to learn more about the volunteer team and application process. Register HERE.
• Complete the volunteer application HERE by March 25, 2022.
  

LOCAL GRANT FUNDING: 
The AARP Community Challenge – Grant Program: Accepting Applications NOW – 3.22.22
The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. This year, applications will be accepted for projects to improve public spaces, housing, transportation and civic engagement; support diversity, equity and inclusion; build engagement for programs under new federal laws; and pursue innovative ideas that support people age 50 or older. Learn more HERE.

LOCAL RESOURCES: 
Bay Area COVID-19 Vaccine Information

• Alameda County: Alameda County Public Health Department COVID-19 and Vaccine Information
• Contra Costa County: Contra Costa Health Services Department COVID-19 and Vaccine Information
• Marin County:  Marin County Health & Human Services Covid-19 & Vaccine Information
• Napa County: Napa County Covid-19 and Vaccine Information
• Santa Clara County: Santa Clara County Public Health Department COVID-19 and Vaccine Information
• San Francisco County: City and County of San Francisco COVID-19 and Vaccine Information
• San Mateo County: San Mateo County Health Department COVID-19 and Vaccine Information
• Solano County: Solano County Covid-19 and Vaccine Information
• Sonoma County: Sonoma County Covid-19 and Vaccine Information 

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AARP RESOURCES: 
As a trusted voice and fierce defender, AARP has been devoted to providing information and resources about all aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the vaccines.  AARP is providing information and resources to protect those ages 50+ and their families from the coronavirus and help prevent it from spreading to others. Visit aarp.org/coronavirus and in Spanish at aarp.org/elcoronavirus to find free resources on health, financial security and more. Learn more about the COVID-19 Vaccine distribution plan in California and AARP’s efforts HERE.

Fraud and Scam Prevention 
Visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork  or call the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 1-877-908-3360 to report a scam or get help if you’ve fallen victim. The aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork also offers news, tips, and online learning videos on how to spot and stop common scams.

Caregiving 
AARP supports millions of family caregivers by providing free resources and tools. View and download the AARP Prepare to Care caregiving guide, offered in English, Spanish and Chinese at aarp.org/caregiving. The website also features six questions loved ones should ask nursing homes during the health crisis, steps for caregivers worried about the crisis, legal tips for caregivers during COVID-19, and much more. Individuals taking care of a loved one can also call the AARP Caregiver Support Line at 877-333-5885. 

Connecting Virtually: How to Video Call Using Various Platforms  
Want to stay connected with friends and family by seeing them virtually but aren’t sure how? Try watching one of the following short video tutorials that demonstrate how you can stay in touch with loved ones through video chat.  

• Learn how to use Zoom HERE. 
• Learn how to use FaceTime HERE. 
• Learn how to use Skype HERE. 
• Learn how to use Facebook Video HERE. 
  

Manage Debt & Savings
Did you know AARP offers and array of resources and tools to help support you manage debt and save? Learn more at aarp.org/money.

Thrive in the Job Market
Navigating today’s ever-changing job market can be tough, but AARP is here to help you through it. Whether you are starting a job search of looking to advance your career, AARP has custom tools and services that can help you, available at aarp.org/work.