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AARP Washington

Free

AARP's Washington state office: nonprofit advocacy, education, and resources for people 50+, with a major focus on family caregiver support, fraud prevention, Social Security/Medicare, and livable communities.

AARP Washington is the state office of AARP, a nationwide nonpartisan nonprofit serving people age 50 and older. The state site lists six focus areas, advocacy, caregiving, fraud prevention, healthy living, volunteering, and work and money, with caregiver resources, the AARP Fraud Watch Network, and free local events, walks, workshops, and community conversations from Puget Sound to the Spokane Valley. Statewide coverage in Washington, with member count reported at over 833,000.

Cost. Most caregiver, advocacy, and fraud-prevention resources are free and publicly available. AARP membership is optional and offers additional benefits.

Cost structure. free

Services offered

  • AARP Family Caregiving Resources
    Caregiver education

    Family caregiver planning guides, state-specific assistance information, and caregiving education.

    www.aarp.org/states/washington/
  • AARP Fraud Watch Network
    Consumer protection

    Scam tracking, reporting tools, and community fraud prevention education events across Washington.

    www.aarp.org/states/washington/
  • State Legislative Advocacy
    Advocacy

    AARP WA advocacy on Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, consumer protection, and bills like SB 5280 on cryptocurrency fraud.

    www.aarp.org/states/washington/
  • Livable Communities
    Advocacy

    Local work to make Washington communities more age-friendly and livable for older adults.

    www.aarp.org/states/washington/
  • Staying Sharp Brain Health
    Health promotion

    Brain health and healthy living resources, fitness challenges, and mental enrichment activities.

    www.aarp.org/states/washington/
  • Volunteer Opportunities
    Volunteer support

    Local Washington volunteer opportunities for AARP members and the public.

    www.aarp.org/states/washington/
  • Member Benefits and Discounts
    Financial assistance

    Health, insurance, travel, financial, dining, and entertainment discounts for AARP members.

    www.aarp.org/states/washington/
  • Community Events and Workshops
    Senior center

    Free local events, walks, and workshops across Washington regions.

    www.aarp.org/states/washington/

About Help & guidance

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