Building great communities takes time – but small, tangible improvements can spark lasting change. That’s the idea behind the AARP Community Challenge, a grant program launched in 2017 to support quick-action projects that enhance livability nationwide.
Fitness coach Carl Powell, owner of Body and Brain Health in Wailuku, is offering monthly hour-long brain health webinars, each focused on a “pillar of the month” such as exercise, stress reduction, sleep or diet.
As more cryptocurrency ATMs pop up across the country, criminals are increasingly using the machines in fraud schemes — often targeting older Americans. AARP Hawai‘i is pushing legislation to help curb those scams.
In November, AARP Orlando volunteers flooded the Brightline high-speed train platform in a sea of red as part of our ongoing transportation series in partnership with Mpact, a national nonprofit focused on creating stronger communities by connecting them with public transportation. The event showcased the importance of rail as a vital transportation option for older adults. Today’s adventure? A round-trip journey on Florida’s Brightline transportation system to West Palm Beach.
The holiday season usually means fun with friends and family, goodwill and giving. Unfortunately, it's also prime time for cybercriminals to perpetrate fraud. Beware during the holiday rush and try not to act impulsively.
Long Island stands at a demographic crossroads. With 41% of the population being ages 50 and older, these communities face both challenges and economic opportunities. These policy roadmaps illustrate how targeted policies and age-friendly initiatives yield substantial economic returns while enhancing the quality of life for residents of all ages throughout Long Island.
Help Children Become Better ReadersYou’ll enjoy putting your experience to use by tutoring and mentoring young people through AARP Foundation Experience Corps. Students, schools and volunteers, like you, all benefit from this innovative intergenerational program.
With most small-business employees lacking workplace plans, Alaska Work and Save can help workers build financial security through a voluntary, portable, and state-overseen program. Learn how this initiative benefits both employees and businesses and hear from business owners themselves.