For nine decades, Social Security has been a stable and reliable foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans—and we believe it must remain that way for generations to come.
We’re excited to announce that seven organizations throughout Iowa will receive a combined $75,506 in 2025 AARP Community Challenge grants. The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund 383 quick-action projects nationwide aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages.
Advocating on behalf of Iowans age 50+ and giving you a voice at the State Capitol is a top priority for AARP Iowa. During the 2025 legislative session, we engaged on several bills with wide-ranging impacts related to housing, consumer protections, utilities, and more.
AARP Illinois, the Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition and the Illinois Area Agencies on Aging joined forces to create the Illinois Caregiving Caucus to educate and advocate for family caregivers on care, housing.
More than 16,000 homes, commercial properties and other structures were destroyed in the Los Angeles area during January wildfires. In the months that followed, AARP and other organizations have scrambled to help older residents.
Gail Henry of Jacksonville is a medal-winning participant in the National Veterans Golden Age Games — and an example that it's never too late to try something new.
Safely dispose of old tax returns, bank statements and other important documents during AARP’s free shred events, held in locations across the state from May through July.