In June, AARP awarded more than $155,000 in grants to 11 organizations across California, as a part of its nationwide annual funding campaign to enhance community living. Included are grants to help improve transit options.
Seven Ohio entities won 2023 AARP Community Challenge grants—totaling nearly $136,000. Projects included a home repair service for older adults, a grocery store in a food desert and an urban farm.
Six organizations in Illinois received 2023 AARP Community Challenge grants—totaling nearly $57,000. Projects included home modifications, intersection improvements and a community garden.
Seven local entities in Georgia won AARP Community Challenge grants this year, totaling nearly $100,000, for quick-turnaround projects that aim to increase livability.
The state’s 65-plus population rose by 41 percent from 2011 to 2021, compared with an 11 percent increase for those under 65. To help prepare for that shift, state agencies are working together on a multisector plan for aging.
High-speed internet isn't a luxury, it's a necessity for older Ohioans to age safely in their homes. Ohio broadband leaders have come up with a plan they want your comments on by Sept. 22.
AARP surveys consistently find that older adults want to remain in their current homes and communities for as long as possible. But our needs can change as we age, and most houses and apartments are designed for young, able-bodied adults and don’t meet the needs of older residents or people with disabilities.