AARP Foundation Experience Corps pairs adults 50 and older with young students to help improve their literacy skills. It's a program that benefits both adults and kids — both the volunteers and those they are helping.
Sharon Hettick undertook a nearly decade-long journey of advocacy to improve public transportation for older adults, veterans and residents with disabilities in Arizona’s Northwest Valley.
Older Americans depend on services provided by the Social Security Administration, whether it be over the phone, online, or face-to-face at local field offices.
AARP Tucson volunteers joined Mayor Regina Romero on November 28th, 2023 at the Tucson City Council meeting where Mayor Romero designated November as National Family Caregivers Month!
Phoenix GO Bond Question 4 seeks voter authorization to issue and sell general obligation (GO) bonds up to $63,000,000 to enhance, preserve, and increase the supply of affordable housing and senior centers.
Phoenix GO Bond Question 3 seeks voter authorization to issue and sell general obligation (GO) bonds up to $114,385,000 to create an efficient, modern Phoenix to live and work.
Phoenix GO Bond Question 2 seeks voter authorization to issue and sell general obligation (GO) bonds up to $108,615,000 to improve quality of life in Phoenix neighborhoods.
Phoenix GO Bond Question 1 seeks voter authorization to issue and sell general obligation (GO) bonds up to $214,000,000 to enhance community safety through fire, police, roadway, and pedestrian infrastructure.
PHOENIX, Arizona – AARP’s new Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard finds that more than three years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, care provided in the United States for older adults and people with disabilities is painfully inadequate. The report finds that major gaps persist in every state, including Arizona, especially related to support adult day care services, nursing home residents with pressure sores, nursing home Covid-19 vaccination rates for residents and staff and access to housing assistance for people with disabilities.
Tempe became Arizona’s first “Dementia Friendly Community” and one of the first in the nation. In addition to the summit, to be held on Nov. 18, the city offers programs and resources to educate people about dementia-related diseases.