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About AARP California
AARP California works to help our state’s 3.1 million members reach their goals and dreams and make the most of life after 50. We partner with volunteers and community organizations to work on issues...
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How Low Will Utilities Rates Go?
Power companies, consumer groups at odds over rate costs in California More than 18 million utility customers across the state can expect smaller energy bills next year. The question is: how much...
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Celebrate the Chinese New Year with AARP in Los Angeles
Join AARP and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Los Angeles on February 16th and 17th for the 114th Annual Golden Dragon Parade celebrating the Chinese New Year. The day of the Lunar New Year is the...
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Patricia Pérez Joins AARP’s California Executive Council
Patricia Pérez, member, AARP CA Executive Committee; partner , VPE Public Relations As the newest member of AARP’s California Executive Council, Patricia Pérez is quick to answer why she joined this...
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AARP Supports Expanded Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – AARP California State President, George Davis, released the following statement regarding the passage of SB 491 (Hernandez) out of the State Senate: “AARP commends the State Senate...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2013 CONTACT: Christina Clem, (916) 556-3024, cclem@aarp.org SIGNING OF MEDI-CAL EXPANSION: AARP STATE DIRECTOR STATEMENT (SACRAMENTO, CA) – AARP California State...
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Help and Have Fun at Ideas@50+ in San Diego
AARP’s new annual experience, Ideas@50+ is heading to San Diego from September 4th through the 6th and we’re looking for volunteers! The three day event features celebrity speakers and entertainers,...
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Nominate Your Volunteer Hero Today!
Know an extraordinary volunteer age 50 or older from your city? Is there someone out there that just knocks your socks off every time you hear about the work that they are doing in their community?...
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New ‘Scorecard’ Report Gives California Mixed Grades in Serving Older,...
California ranks 9th overall when it comes to meeting the long-term care needs of older residents, but AARP warns much more must be done, at an accelerated pace, to improve the state’s health care...
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Support the California Caregiver Act of 2014!
Over 4 million people in California are assisting their loved ones so they can stay at home. These family caregivers have a huge responsibility, but are often unaware of the critical resources and...
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Cinco costumbres de los conductores sagaces
por Julie E. Lee El Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (Instituto de Seguros para la Seguridad en las Carreteras) recientemente publicó noticias alentadoras: los conductores de 70 años de edad y...
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Get Debt Under Control
By Jean C. Setzfand Whether it’s the mortgage, credit cards, or student loans for the kids, consumer debt adds up to a big burden on millions of people. When you carry a lot of debt, it makes saving...
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Agent scams seniors out of more than $2 million
John Paul Slawinski, 59, was arrested at his home in Palm Desert on July 29, and is being arraigned on Friday, August 1, at 1:30 p.m. at the Riverside Hall of Justice, Department 411, 4100 Main St,...
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Can You Help Caregivers on August 14th?
Millions of Californians are adding a job skill to their “life résumé” – that of family caregiver. Often they are assisting their loved ones so they can stay at home, but AARP surveys say that they...
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Congratulations Patricia Pérez: New State President
It gives us great pleasure to announce the appointment of Patricia Pérez as California’s new State President and leader of our Executive Council. This position is the top volunteer role in California....
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AARP Presents Donations for Earthquake Recovery
AARP donated $35,000 to assist with efforts to rebuild following the American Canyon earthquake in August. California Executive Council member Larry Saxxon presented a contribution of $25,000 to...
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Los Angeles Invests Over $1 Billion to Fix Sidewalks
Guest Blog by Jessica Meaney, Managing Director of Investing in Place After several years of litigation the City of Los Angeles agreed to fix the city’s broken sidewalks and ensure accessibility and...
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Creative Planning Leads to Safer, More Inviting Streets
Written by Anita Creamer Even in California, where the car has long been considered king, the streetscape of livable and age-friendly communities should be friendly, safe and inviting to people of all...
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La Planificación Creativa, Conduce a Calles Más Seguras, Más Acogedoras
Por Anita Creamer Aún en California, donde el coche durante mucho tiempo ha sido considerado como rey, el paisaje de habitabilidad y comunidades amigables con las personas mayores debería ser amigable,...
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Navigating the Transportation Transition
Written by Anita Creamer Even amid the California sprawl, an age-friendly community embraces the importance of transportation in maintaining quality of life for people of all ages including older...
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