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AARP Washington St. @AARPWA

AARP's Washington State office in Seattle serves our state's over 860,000 members.

Joined June 2009
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A Social Security shortfall threatens our hard-earned money. Message Congress and tell them to fix this: spr.ly/6182B8F4rE
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BREAKING: Social Security Trustees Report released today, projecting the long-term financial health of the Social Security program. Learn the details and AARP's response here: spr.ly/6012B82rqK
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 AARP CEO Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan just issued the following statement in response to today's report on the health of the Social Security trust funds. aarp.org/press/releases/2026…

AARP Responds to 2026 Social Security and Medicare Trustees’ Reports

WASHINGTON — The new Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report released today shows that the Social Security trust funds are expected to be depleted in 2034, the same year as last year’s estimate....

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Washington thrives on extraordinary volunteers. Now, it’s your turn to honor them! Nominate a 50 hero for the 2026 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service. Learn more at spr.ly/6016B8lbjq
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Great to participate in Rep. Adam Smith's "Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraud Event today at Kent Senior Activity Center. Volunteer lead Ed Escalante joined @SocialSecurity @CMSGov & @KCProsecutor to give the audience tools to fight back against scams. @repadamsmith #Fraud
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Great to participate in Rep. Adam Smith's "Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraud Event today at Kent Senior Activity Center. Thanks Dist. Dir. Gloria Molina @RepAdamSmith for inviting our volunteers Ed & Jim to educate along with @SocialSecurity @CMSGov & @KCProsecutor. #Fraud
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🎉We’re excited to welcome Kirkland, WA - Government to the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities! This important step brings Kirkland into a growing national movement to make communities more livable for people of all ages.
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 @BillSweeneyDC statement after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected drug companies’ appeals challenging Medicare drug price negotiations: 🧵1/4
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In case you missed it: Yesterday's decision was a victory for fair Rx prices! đź’Šđź’°đź‘Ź spr.ly/6011BB7p9c

High Court Rejects Medicare Drug Talks Challenge

AARP and other consumer groups are hailing the Supreme Court’s decision that continues the cost-cutting, money-saving negotiations

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Ed Escalante of Bellevue is our lead volunteer for advocacy. Whether it’s advocating for strengthening Social Security in Washington DC or more support for family caregivers in Olympia, AARP Washington volunteers are vital to making sure the voices of people age 50 are heard.
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Thanks to Miguel Valencia from Congressman Michael Baumgarter's office who came to our fraud prevention event at CenterPlace in Spokane Valley. We need more education & better laws to protect all of us from scams. Appreciate Miguel joining us! @RepBaumgartner #FraudWatchNetwork
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WA lawmakers have failed to regulate crypto kiosks. Kudos to Anacortes for putting consumer safety first. If the state won’t act, cities are right to step in. Anacortes bans crypto kiosks goskagit.com
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Anacortes bans crypto kiosks, feeding of wild animals, eyes new cemetery offerings | Anacortes | goskagit.com

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Breaking News, Sports, Weather & More | goskagit.com & Skagit Valley Herald

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Kay Tomlinson with AARP Washington says AI has supercharged scams, making fraudsters more believable and efficient while allowing them to target multiple people at once. khq.com/news/washington-stat…

Washington state fraud losses near $460 million as AI scams spread

April is Fraud Prevention Month, and new data shows nearly four in 10 people have already experienced fraud. Kay Tomlinson with AARP Washington says AI has supercharged scams, making fraudsters

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Join us in fighting for more support for America's 63 million family caregivers: spr.ly/6187B67RNP
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Seattle resident & AARPWA volunteer Dori Gillam is featured in this article on how accessory dwelling units (ADUs) offer older adults a way to age in place, stay close to caregivers & offset housing costs. Learn how AARP is advocating for wider adoption. spr.ly/6015B6hxoW

ADUs Make Housing More Affordable for Older Adults

AARP wants homeowners to have the right to build tiny homes, in-law suites, granny pods and other accessory dwelling units as needed

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Great meeting with Legislative Asst Jane Scarborough at Congressman Michael Baumgartner's office in DC to talk about how we can protect Social Security, support family caregivers, fight frauds & make life better for Washingtonians as we age. #AARPOnTheHill @RepBaumgartner
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Great meeting with staffers Declan Sklut & Tara Hartnett at Senator Patty Murray's office in DC today to talk about how we can protect Social Security, support family caregivers, fight frauds and scams & make life better for Washingtonians as we age. #AARPOnTheHill @PattyMurray
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Great meeting with Legislative Asst Michelle Fowler at Congressman Adam Smith's office in DC to talk about how we can protect Social Security, support family caregivers, fight frauds and scams & make life better for Washingtonians as we age. #AARPOnTheHill @RepAdamSmith
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Great meeting with Legislative Asst Kat Gillespie at Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's office in DC to talk about how we can protect Social Security, support family caregivers, fight frauds and scams & make life better for Washingtonians as we age. #AARPOnTheHill @RepMGP
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