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New "Caring for Caregivers" podcast: Navigating Medicare

Posted on 11/21/25

Medicare can be confusing—whether you're approaching retirement, supporting a loved one, or navigating Open Enrollment.…
It Takes More Than Love to Care for a Loved One - New report details heavier burdens and fewer supports for WA family caregivers

Posted on 10/30/25

By Marguerite Ro, AARP Washington State Director…
Ahead of National Family Caregivers Month, AARP Releases New Data Highlighting Caregiving in Washington State

Posted on 10/28/25

For Immediate Release…
Let's Talk Caregiving: Caring through the holidays

Posted on 10/09/25

Feeling overwhelmed by holiday caregiving? Nov 5, join a supportive, peer-led chat for planning tips, expectation resets, self-care ideas, and connection.…
Measure 8201 Explained: What Changes, What Doesn’t

Posted on 10/06/25

AARP is providing this overview to help you understand the proposal, so you can make an informed decision on how to vote.…
Family Caregiver Resources for Washington

Posted on 09/16/25

No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier…
Home Safe Home: Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults

Posted on 09/16/25

When a disaster strikes, every second counts. That is why advanced planning is so important.…
New podcast - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Posted on 07/30/25

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.…
"Caring for Caregivers" Video Podcast Series

Posted on 07/01/25

AARP 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…
Supporting Family Caregivers in Washington

Posted on 07/01/25

It Takes More than Love to Care for a Loved One.Every day more than 1.3 million Washingtonians perform a great labor of love: caring for older parents, spouses, and other loved ones so they can…