AARP Alaska’s 2026 priorities focus on strengthening retirement security, protecting older adults from scammers, and modernizing guardianship laws. These efforts aim to help Alaskans age with dignity, financial stability, and stronger consumer protections.
Join AARP Alaska, community partners, local and national law enforcement, and fraud-fighting senior service providers to learn how to spot and stop scams to protect yourself and community.
On behalf of our more than 75,000 members, AARP Alaska is working to pass legislation and support policies that empower all Alaskans to choose how they live as they age.
In the past, scammers preferred using gift cards, bank transfers, and payment apps to swindle money from their victims. But scammers have had to adapt as awareness and protections have increased among consumers, law enforcement, and businesses. Their latest tactic involves directing victims to pay at a “crypto ATM,” a new and less familiar method.
With most small-business employees lacking workplace plans, Alaska Work and Save can help workers build financial security through a voluntary, portable, and state-overseen program. Learn how this initiative benefits both employees and businesses and hear from business owners themselves.
Join the movement to make Anchorage a city for all ages! Age-Friendly Anchorage, sponsored by AARP Alaska, is a volunteer-powered effort to ensure everyone—no matter their age or ability—can live, work, play, and thrive in our community.
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.