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Dozens of residents with mobility issues or cognitive impairments were trapped and 10 died after a fire broke out at the Gabriel House assisted living facility in Falls Church last July. The state’s Assisted Living Residences Commission is examining oversight, staffing and safety standards. Meanwhile, industry professionals offer tips on how to evaluate such facilities when considering the best option for a loved one.

Jackie Crenshaw of East Haven met “Brandon” on a dating app. But instead of finding love, Crenshaw lost tens of thousands of dollars in an elaborate romance scam involving cryptocurrency. A new state law aims to protect future victims and facilitate the recovery of assets.

AARP and the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department recently celebrated the grand opening of the 18th Heart Healthy Trail, at Quartz Mountain State Park near Lone Wolf.

AARP North Dakota invites nonprofits and local governments across the state to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program.

Gayle Brown Olson, a volunteer at the nonprofit Bri's Lodge in Waite Park, helps comfort people dealing with the death of loved ones. The 74-year-old draws on the memories of her own experience after her husband and stepson died in a hunting accident in 1996. Olson received AARP's 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service.

AARP Indiana and other consumer advocates are opposing a proposed electricity rate increase by AES Indiana, which serves the Indianapolis area.

AARP Community Challenge grant applications are open until March.

Shirley Sgouros, 63, of Baltimore, is AARP Maryland’s winner of the Andrus Award for Community Service, based on her dedication to her Upper Fells Point neighborhood and its residents. From picking up trash and planting flowers, to organizing culturally rich events, she brings neighbors together to celebrate the community.

Want to give public speaking a try? Join the AARP New Hampshire Speakers Bureau as a volunteer presenter.

Join AARP Rhode Island to engage with state lawmakers at its annual legislative reception on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 3 p.m. in the capitol’s State Room.