Join AARP AK and presenters from the Alaska Medicare Information Office, Federal Trade Commission, Alaska Legal Services and retirement planning specialists to learn what you need to know to be financially fit, prevent fraud, learn about legal documents and advance planning before retiring.
The AARP Anchorage Community Action Team is a dedicated group of local volunteers, committed to making Anchorage a place where people can comfortably age in their own homes.
AARP Alaska wants to insure that people in later life have opportunities to contribute to their communities. AARP volunteers serve throughout Alaska and across the nation to create better places for people of all ages. With deep local knowledge, they are well-positioned to make communities more age-friendly.
Join AARP Alaska for a free movie screening of Dear Sirs, showcasing the incredible story of one young man retracing his grandfather’s footsteps as an American POW during World War II. Watch the trailer.
As he strolled the famous fairways of Augusta, Georgia, with “everybody that you’ve ever heard of playing golf,” Ned Entwisle of Wasilla was living his dream. He was more than 3,500 miles from home, a green “Alaska 2 Augusta” cap on his head. He was at the 2024 Masters — with VIP access.
DILLINGHAM, AK - Using funds from a 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grant, the Dillingham Friends of the Landfill committee are working to improve landfill management and access to the fish waste disposal area. These practices reduce human-bear interaction around the landfill, keeping both residents and animals safe. Friends of the Landfill is a volunteer group that works advocates for practices supporting the community solid waste program.
Alaska residents can schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s how to find an updated vaccine near you.
Discover practical strategies to save money while traveling, from using airline miles and packing light to taking advantage of senior discounts and exploring free activities. Learn how to make the most of your travel budget and enjoy memorable adventures without breaking the bank.
Join AARP Alaska for a community forum to meet candidates, ask your questions, and hear where Anchorage-area legislative candidates stand on older Alaskans’ most important issues. Registration recommended. Click here to register.