AARP Arizona

AARP is here to help you take on today – and every day. From sharing practical resources, to holding fun activities and events, AARP is providing opportunities to connect and help build an even stronger Arizona for all ages to live, work and play. We hope you’ll join us!

Summer has officially arrived, and with it plenty of beach days, barbeques, and picnics. Now that vaccinated individuals can gather for those classic backyard bashes, it’s time to amaze friends and family alike with some delicious and healthy recipes. Over the years, AARP has teamed up with chefs all over America to share some of their summer dishes, and to celebrate, we’re recapping our favorites. For more recipes, make sure to visit aarp.org/food.

Is your 65th birthday coming up? You know what that means: It’s time to prepare for Medicare. Get ahead of the game with answers from our free webinar on Medicare, including when to enroll, what’s covered and where to find help along the way.

A guide to when, where and whether to get a COVID-19 vaccine

Join AARP for a free webinar to learn about common caregiving costs on things you may not expect--like travel, household expenses, medical needs and paid help.

This week, record-breaking temperatures are affecting the Northwest region of America, with records set in the hundreds in cities like Portland and Seattle. Streets are buckling from the immense heat, and some power cables are even melting.

The four-hour AARP Smart Driver course is aimed at refreshing the skills of drivers 50 and older but is open to anyone. Those who take it may get a reduction in their insurance rates.

Consumer advocates are lauding new rules that the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has proposed concerning when utility companies can shut off a customer’s power over an unpaid bill. 

The coronavirus pandemic shed light on the abuse and neglect at some long-term care facilities. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) investigates and resolves complaints made by, or on behalf of, residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult foster care homes.

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has solidified itself as a convenient and safe way to see physicians in your time of need. With just the press of a button on your phone or computer, you can connect with a doctor without the hassle of commuting, sitting in a waiting room, and paying in-person fees. However, with the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine and re-opening of doctor’s offices to the public, is the future of telehealth in jeopardy?