AARP Utah celebrated the 2025 Volunteer Recognition & Andrus Award Ceremony this year at the Viridian Event Center in West Jordan. The event honored the extraordinary volunteers we have in our community, and the amazing things they achieve.
“I’m not going to let them win,” Joyce, from Utah, said through tears as she shared what happened to her last year. She never imagined she would fall victim to a scam, but in just a few months, she lost her entire savings of over $1 million to criminals who knew exactly how to exploit her trust and vulnerability.
Since joining AARP Pennsylvania’s Executive Council in 2022, Mary Esther has continued to do what she does best: connect people. Whether in rural towns or urban neighborhoods, she believes every older adult deserves dignity, opportunity, and care.
In September, AARP Florida partnered with The Florida Congress for New Urbanism to conduct a walking audit of Tampa Bay's Hyde Park neighborhood. Take a look at this video to learn more!
From the heart of Jersey City to the family tables of Perth Amboy, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Observed from September 15 to October 15, this month celebrates the independence days of several Latin American countries and the enduring legacy of Latino communities across the U.S.
Summer was great! Fun festivals, travel, and plenty of family fun days, but each season brings its own charm, and fall is no different. From pumpkin spice lattes to delicious apple pie, the cooler fall months can be just as warm when following the right recipe! Check out our 3 fabulous fall recipes below!
Our monthly Friday Jam Sessions are back! Enjoy some music making while learning about the six pillars of brain health with the Alzheimer's Association and certified music therapists from Resounding Joy. They'll share practices to help you explore the ties between music and brain health and ways you can use music to enhance your daily life and well-being. You do not need an instrument or any prior music experience to participate. Join us for both in-person and virtual events!
Your eyes and ears do more than help you see and hear. They connect you to the people and places you love. A smile from a grandchild, the sound of a friend’s voice, the ability to drive safely or read the morning paper are all possible because of healthy vision and hearing.
More than seven-in-ten older adults would prefer to remain in their communities as they age while large majorities of those 50 and older favor a roster of zoning and land-use policies that would allow more homes to be built, according to surveys by AARP and The Pew Charitable Trusts. Read more . . .