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AUG 1, 2025
Did you know that 1.2 million Alabamians rely on Social Security every month? That’s nearly one in four residents. This August marks the 90th anniversary of this vital program, and AARP Alabama is inviting you to join a special tele-town hall to discuss the future of Social Security, as well as get your questions answered.
JUL 22, 2025
A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago. The vast majority of Americans – 95% of Republicans, 98% of Democrats, and 93% of Independents – consider Social Security vital to the financial security of all Americans, and 67% believe it is even more important for retirees than it was five years ago.
JUL 15, 2025
AARP Alabama is delighted to announce that Jaylan Nelson has joined our team as the new Creative Digital Intern. In this role, Jay will be creating visual content and design social media graphics to support the many activities and events happening with AARP in Alabama.
JUN 24, 2025
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"I think the creation of art is so important. It almost becomes a spiritual experience at times."
“I’m fiercely experimental in my art. My artwork is primarily me telling stories that I want to tell.”
The 2024 session of the Alabama Legislature opens on Tuesday, February 6. AARP Alabama has developed a series of priorities for this legislative session that are critically important to our more than 400,000 members, and all Alabamians age 50-plus.
Advocating for what is important to our members and giving you a voice at the state and federal levels is a priority for AARP Alabama. Your voice matters. We work with local organizations and town and city officials on making our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.
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Each November is National Family Caregivers Month. This is a month to recognize the challenges faced by family caregivers across the nation.
Birmingham residents and visitors are benefiting from streets that are safer and more accessible for pedestrians, cyclists, and people of all ages and abilities, due to the efforts of AARP Alabama and our community partners.
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Several organizations are working on boosting nutrition or improving outdoor spaces, aided by AARP Community Challenge grants. Among the winners:
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