Carol Brooks Ball

The Problem

At AARP, Real Possibilities means that anything is possible and that age doesn’t define people. In fact, we believe that age and experience can expand—not limit—possibilities.

On Wednesday, March 4, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker released his budget recommendations for the 2016 fiscal year. The $38 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year is the governor’s first budget proposal and provides some insights about his priorities, which include curbing state spending in MassHealth, increasing education funding, and creating new jobs and economic competitiveness.

Want to volunteer with AARP Massachusetts from the comfort of your computer keyboard?

Concerned about becoming a victim of identity theft and/or a scam? It’s a very real concern; after all, con artists steal billions from Americans every year.

AARP, in conjunction with Salem State University, the LGBT Aging Project, North Shore Elder Services, Over the Rainbow Coalition, and Care Dimensions, is proud to be a sponsor of the LGBT Elders in an Ever-Changing World fourth annual Conference in Salem, MA, which takes place on Friday, March 20 at Salem State University.

Three local volunteer leaders from AARP Massachusetts participated in the graduation ceremony Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, from AARP’s Volunteer Leadership Institute (VLI).

Longtime human services advocate assumes top volunteer post for Bay State organization

If you’re a Boston resident you’re cordially invited to Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s next Civic Academy class, “Age-Friendly Boston,” on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at Faneuil Hall. The event is free but registration is required.

This year, AARP Foundation is again providing free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers with low-to moderate-income through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program.