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(Jackson, MS) – Karen Payne Fountain has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2025 AARP Mississippi Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.

AARP Wyoming and Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital in Casper are collaborating on a series designed to expand your understanding of health care. This free, virtual series will cover topics including movement, nutrition, and navigating the world of insurance.

Whether you are unhappy or bored or simply looking for greater fulfillment, AARP Wyoming’s free virtual series called “Reimagine Your Next Chapter” will help you examine your situation and confront roadblocks to moving to the next level of fulfillment.

In 2025 we brought events to seven North Dakota towns and offering a wide range of virtual events to help you how to safeguard yourself from fraud.

Survey Shows Vermonters Want Affordable Housing, Reliable Care, and Support for Family Caregivers

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.

Free outdoor dance classes

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.