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We’ve got a full house and we’re full of energy at our Leadership Summit!

We’ve got a full house and we’re full of energy at our Leadership Summit! AARP

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🎤 FACT: For most people, Social Security is essential for helping to cover daily living expenses and pay bills in retirement.

In every state, fight for the issues that matter to older Americans—like supporting caregivers, lowering Rx prices, protecting Social Security, and more.

☝️ REMINDER: Social Security is your money—you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. AARP Advocates

Learn how you can get involved with the AARP Foundation Experience Corps! MFS AARP Foundation Experience Corps

Experience Corps Volunteer Locations AARP Foundation Experience Corps is made up of a network of program partners in cities and regions across the United States.

It's and AARP has resources for you. Today: What You Need to Know as a Caregiver for Someone Who Has Parkinson’s Disease

How to Be a Caregiver for Someone Who Has Parkinson’s Disease Experts share ways to support a loved one whose needs will change over time

Please stay safe, cool, and hydrated!

Cooling Shelter to Open in Medford August 1 - August 2 Due to high temperatures forecasted, Medford City Manager Brian Sjothun has issued a severe weather event declaration effective Thursday, August 1 through Friday, August 2.

Do you know an outstanding 50+ volunteer? Nominate the 2024 AARP Oregon Andrus Community Service award-winner and you and your nominee could each get $1000 for the non-profit of your choice! Nominations for this year’s award have been extended to July 31.

AARP Andrus Award for Community Service Nominate an exceptional volunteer for AARP’s top state-level honor

It's and we've got answers to your questions. This week: How do Social Security and Medicare work together? Social Security Administration

How Do Social Security and Medicare Work Together? Social Security and Medicare are two programs that help support us as we age. Social Security provides financial support in retirement, while Medicare ensure...

We met today with Representative Daniel Nguyen to talk about protecting Oregonians from workplace age discrimination.

Amid the summer COVID-19 spike, we have an updated COVID-19 vaccine guide. https://states.aarp.org/oregon/covid-19-vaccine-distribution

Portland-area Caregivers! If you currently provide care for an aging loved one, expect to do so in the next few years, or are concerned about your future, join AARP Oregon for this FREE workshop. Hear from two Oregon caregiving experts—Ruth Cohen (Caregiving Conversations with Significant Others) and Dr. Vicki Schmall (Packing your Caregiving Basket)—and learn about resources from our community partners, the Alzheimer’s Association and the local area agency on aging. WHEN: July 25, 2024 | 6-8:30 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm). Register at:

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Get ready to rank your vote, Portland! Ranked choice voting will revolutionize how voters choose their mayor, auditor, and councilors—not merely selecting one candidate, but picking as many as six and ranking them in order of preference. At this City Club of Portland workshop, Multnomah County and City of Portland elections officials will explain how it works, including how to mark your ballot and how vote tabulation works, facilitating a live mock election and question-and-answer session.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ranked-choice-voting-workshop-tickets-943822056177?aff=aarporegon

Thank you City of Tigard Government for helping spread the word about this free caregiving workshop on July 25!

📅 Tigard have you ever wondered about becoming a caregiver? Join AARP Oregon on July 25 for a FREE caregiving workshop at Rise Church! 🌟 Learn from experts Ruth Cohen & Dr. Vicki Schmall on supporting our aging loved ones. Enjoy appetizers, coffee, and dessert as we discuss resources and support for caregivers. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Let’s take care of our aging community together!

https://events.aarp.org/event/0b08e38d-7d98-4848-861c-96c8300e8014

"By 2034 there are going to be more people 65 and over than under 18 forevermore," Bandana Shrestha, AARP Oregon's state director, told Axios. "This is a significant and permanent demographic shift that's happening." Axios Bandana Shrestha

What an aging population means for Portland's economy The only age group in Portland metro that grew between 2020 and 2023 was those over 65.

It’s and we’ve got answers to your questions! Today: What Are Social Security Spousal Benefits?

What Are Social Security Spousal Benefits? Social Security provides several types of benefits, and not all are tied to your earnings. Spousal benefits are based on your partner's lifetime earnings, de...

Community Event: AARP is offering a free workshop for caregivers in Medford on July 13. Learn from experts and community partners to better support your loved ones and yourself. Register here: https://events.aarp.org/2024CaregivingMedford
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Looking for information on consumer privacy and protection?

Consumer Privacy - Oregon Department of Justice Oregon Consumer Privacy Law As announced on June 23, 2023, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 619 », a consumer privacy law (the “Oregon Consumer Privacy Act” or “the law”). Senate Bill 619 was developed by the Attorney General’s Consumer Privacy Task Force working with 150 consume...

Medford Caregivers! If you currently provide care for an aging loved one, expect to do so in the next few years, or are concerned about your future, join AARP Oregon for this FREE workshop. Hear from two Oregon caregiving experts—Ruth Cohen (Caregiving Conversations with Significant Others) and Dr. Vicki Schmall (Packing your Caregiving Basket)—and learn about resources from our community partners, the Alzheimer’s Association and the local area agency on aging. WHEN: July 13, 2024 | 10am – 12:30pm (doors open at 9:30 am). Register at: https://events.aarp.org/2024CaregivingMedford

Check out upcoming fraud prevention events in Medford (July), Bend (September), and Sisters (September)! https://states.aarp.org/oregon/aarp-oregon-fraud-events

Thank you Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for your work to provide 470,000 Oregon family caregivers with much-needed financial relief.
AARP Advocates

Thank you, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for your leadership on the Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act, which could provide some of the 470,000 Oregon family caregivers with much-needed financial relief.
AARP Advocates

Without enough nursing home staff, our loved ones...
🚽 Sit in soiled clothes
💊 Don’t get needed meds
🍽️ Go without meals

Tell Congress NOT to cut nursing home staffing standards: Take action today!

Message your lawmaker and ask them to protect vulnerable seniors in nursing homes! Seniors in nursing homes should get the most attentive care they can. That’s why AARP advocates like you fought for and WON a new rule that sets minimum staffing levels in nursing homes. Following the nursing home staffing crisis in the pandemic, this is a big step forward. But bad actors in the i...

Want to learn the latest on scams, fraud, and consumer protection? Join our live telephone townhall tomorrow at 2pm with Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum! AARP Fraud Watch Network

Congratulations to City of Monmouth, Oregon - Government and City of Independence, Oregon on their Challenge Grants! We look forward to seeing how you help make your cities more livable for people of all ages! AARP Livable Communities

AARP awards community challenge grants to Monmouth, Independence Monmouth and Independence were among seven organizations the AARP is awarding 2024 Community Challenge grants – part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among