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AARP Vice-President, Office of Community Engagement - continuing to elevate AARP's local presence and building the voice of individuals' 50-plus. My opinions!

[Jo Ann Jenkins @JoAnn_Jenkins]

As the economy recovers, age discrimination continues to hold older workers back. 78% of older workers say they have seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace, the highest since 2003. The message is clear: #ProtectOlderWorkers now. https://t.co/OoGeJSBvdS

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@BurkhalterEddie Missing’ NOLA! Is that the Honey Island 🦭 Tour? I think I’ve taken visitors on it 10 times!

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It’s Time to Rethink Aging and Retirement, AARP’s Jenkins Says https://t.co/znrRIbMZBz via @BarronsOnline. Great read by @AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins.

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@jhardingAL I’m relieved the tornadoes have subsided. Thanks for the update that you, staff and volunteers are okay.

[Juanita Jimenez-Soto @GetAtSoto]

Knowledge is power and today I am empowering you with some facts about the #vaccine. #BeInformedAndBeSafe

[Tina Tran @TinaT_TX]

Texans, freezing and gasping for air in their homes during last month’s outages. The physical and emotional trauma is overwhelming and enduring. #TexasBlackout

[Mike Watson @mlwatson20]

One of my favorite days of the year! The #AARPCommunityChallenge grant program is accepting applications through April 14. This year we’re increasing the emphasis on COVID recovery efforts and diversity and inclusion. Read the thread below to learn more and learn how to apply!

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@TexasTribune

[Tina Tran @TinaT_TX]

.@AARPTX asks that local emergency managers prioritize the older adult population for wellness checks and transportation to the @TDEM warming centers. Texas, check on your older neighbors! @MrRawle @MorieSmile

[Tina Tran @TinaT_TX]

The sun is setting on millions of Texans going without power and heat tonight, many of whom are elderly, disabled, children, and unhoused. This is a tragedy of a massive scale.

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211 also has ride assistance.

[Tina Tran @TinaT_TX]

*Be mindful of scammers asking for your electricity account info.
*If you still have water, fill a bathtub for flushing.
*If you still have water, fill some jugs for drinking.
*Stay off the roads if you can.
*Call 211 if you need to locate a state warming center.

[Tina Tran @TinaT_TX]

*Please, please, please, check on your older neighbors.
*Report hotels that are price gouging to the AG’s office or your state rep.
*Don’t bring outdoor grills inside or run your car in your garage! The fumes are deadly.

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@TinaT_TX @AARPTX @TDEM @MrRawle Thank you, @TinaT_TX for the reminder that local emergency managers prioritize older individuals. @KristinPDillon @NancyLeaMond @BillSweeneyDC @scribemark @AARP @AARPadvocates @jasonwtudor @triagain @TDEM

[Tina Tran @TinaT_TX]

.@AARPTX asks that local emergency managers prioritize the older adult population for wellness checks and transportation to the @TDEM warming centers. Texas, check on your older neighbors! @MrRawle @MorieSmile

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@tammy I think I’d order in!

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@jhardingAL @BradMossEsq Great restraint shown by Aguilar. Wow. I’m glad that jerk was arrested.

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@gaetormom You’ll be okay.

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@iheartrocknroll Are you mini-me or am I older-you?

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A bitter day provides extra cooking time and the opportunity to continuously refresh the COVID vaccine site to check vaccine availability for my 79 and 83 year old parents. #CovidVaccine #aarp #itshouldntbethisdifficult

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So, raising my hand in solidarity with other long-distance caregivers. Alarms are set for 1:00 and 3:00 am. “My Lottery Dream-shot.” Thanks AARP for the additional information.

[Nancy LeaMond @NancyLeaMond]

Really good information. And, @geoffreyfowler is exactly right: “2021 has made being a computer whiz a matter of life and death. Shame on America for asking seniors to beta test bad vaccine logistics software.”