AARP Arizona

Long-tenured community advocate focuses on enhancing community presence.

AARP's state tax guide on Arizona tax rates for income, property, retirement and more for retirees and residents over 50.

Addressing the state’s housing affordability crisis will be among AARP Arizona’s top advocacy priorities in 2025. It is urging lawmakers to renew and expand the state’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, which allocates up to $4 million annually for the construction of affordable rental units.

On November 26th, AARP Arizona submitted comments to the Arizona Corporation Commission asking them to delay a vote on their Proposed Policy Statement which would allow utilities in Arizona to move from a historical test year model for ratemaking to a formula rate model.

Jack Lunsford is still amazed when he considers how vast AARP’s mission is as an organization. AARP enhances the quality of life for older people, promotes their independence, determines the role and place of older persons in society and improves the image of aging.

Jack Shahbazian, a veteran volunteer for AARP Arizona, and Adelia Hefiln, a newer addition to AARP’s volunteer team, both became AARP Volunteers for the same reason — to grow their own personal community in Phoenix.

Experience hands-on demonstration of new fare technology

AARP Arizona State Director Dana Marie Kennedy and Associate State Director of Community Outreach Brenda Holt have been selected as recipients of the Inaugural 50 Over 50 Awards presented by FSL (Foundation for Senior Living). Honorees were recognized for their outstanding service to aging Arizonans at FSL’s 50th anniversary event held on October 22 at the Renaissance Hotel in Phoenix.

You may not think of yourself as a family caregiver, but if you are helping someone with daily activities, like getting dressed, medication management and transportation to and from appointments, then you are a family caregiver. Today, more than 1 in 5 Americans are caring for a family member or close friend, and while it is one of the most important roles you may play, it is often stressful and overwhelming.

Living Streets Alliance welcomes people of all ages and abilities to its 21st Cyclovia Tucson event this Sunday, October 27th from 9 AM to 3 PM. A 2.25 mile route from Downtown to South Tucson will be closed to cars and open to people (that means YOU!). Whether this is your first time or you’re a seasoned Cyclovia pro, here are five helpful things to know before you go: