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Plus, what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine. [AARP Real Possibilities] [AARP Real Possibilities] January 2021 [Will you get the COVID-19 vaccine?] Will you get the COVID-19 vaccine, {NAME}? AARP is fighting to make sure our members have all the information they need about the COVID-19 vaccines, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their family. Let us know if you’re planning to get the vaccine: [I already did]( [Yes]( [I'm not sure yet]( [No]( [ I prefer not to answer]( Thanks in advance for sharing! It will help us understand the community better so we can help you make informed decisions about your health. [U.S. Capitol]( AARP statement on U.S. Capitol attack Our nation’s division reached a fever pitch last week when insurgents stormed the U.S. Capitol. Fueled by misinformation, rioters caused extensive damage to one of our nation’s most cherished institutions, threatened the lives and well-being of duly elected lawmakers — and their actions led to the deaths of five people. The attack also distracted from the need to focus on the government-led response that is essential for saving lives and solving the problems related to COVID-19. The perpetrators of this attack must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law — but it can’t end there. In order for our nation to heal, we must find ways to work through this incivility, halt misinformation, and find a shared path forward. Our country has many pressing problems to solve, and constructive debate is the only way to solve them. Read AARP’s complete statement on the shameful events of January 6. [Read more]( [Nursing home staff member with resident wearing masks]( COVID Death Rate in Nursing Homes Has Quadrupled in Three Months The latest release of AARP’s Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard shows a worsening crisis from coast to coast. In the four-week period ending December 20, about one in 10 residents was diagnosed with the coronavirus, and nearly nine in 10 nursing homes reported that at least one staff member was diagnosed. The national rates of COVID cases and deaths in these facilities have approximately quadrupled in the last three months. “Almost a year into the pandemic, nursing home residents and staff remain sitting ducks for the coronavirus. Our latest analysis shows that the crisis has moved beyond regional spikes to encompass every state in the continental U.S.” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer. “Action must be taken immediately to stop this national tragedy.” [Learn more about how the pandemic is affecting nursing homes by checking out the Dashboard](. [Take a look]( [Senior woman smiling while reading a Valentine's Day card]( Send Some Love This Valentine’s Day! People of all ages are feeling isolated during the pandemic. For many older adults who have lost loved ones and friends, Valentine’s Day can be a particularly difficult and lonely time. Through the Cupid Crew movement, you can help change that. Wish of a Lifetime from AARP is collaborating with Girl Scouts and people across the country for Cupid Crew 2021, a volunteer-driven effort to create cards and safely send some love to tens of thousands of older adults who are socially isolated. [Join us in sending some love this Valentine’s Day!]( [Join Cupid Crew]( Vaccine pioneers Jackie and Freeman Hrabowski rolled up their sleeves for a COVID-19 vaccine trial. They’re Black and over the age of 50 — and they wanted to help ensure any vaccine would be effective for all groups. [Watch Jackie and Freeman’s story — then share to celebrate these brave vaccine trial participants!]( [Image of Jackie and Freeman smiling]( In the News [What to Know About the Coronavirus Vaccines]( [New At-Home COVID-19 Tests Promise Results in Minutes]( [Beware of Coronavirus, Stimulus Payment Scams]( TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Which president was sworn in on both the warmest and coldest inaugurations on record? - A) George W. Bush - B) George Washington - C) Franklin D. Roosevelt - D) Ronald Reagan Scroll down for the answer We are AARP: Peter from Tennessee [Peter from Tennessee]( Peter has cared for his wife through three decades, 78 operations, two amputations, 60+ doctors, 12 hospitals, and millions in medical bills. He says recognizing a caregiver’s struggles is incredibly important and helpful. “We can so easily lose our identity in this journey,” Peter said. “When someone sees us as an individual, it’s like a drink of cool water on a hot and dusty day.” Peter says he’s the best caregiver for his wife when he can take care of himself too. [Read or listen to his story of sacrifice and self-care](. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE ANSWER D) Ronald Reagan. His first inauguration was the warmest on record, with a noon temperature of 55 degrees. His second reached a mere 7 degrees — so cold that trumpeters’ lips froze to their mouthpieces! [Read on for 10 other remarkable moments in inauguration history](. 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