April brings new opportunities to get involved and give back. As the legislative session moves forward, AARP Florida is focused on advocating for older adults, supporting volunteers making a difference, and helping you stay ahead of evolving scams. Stay connected with us this month for the latest updates, resources, and ways to make an impact in your community.
At AARP Florida, we know the power of volunteers to drive meaningful change in communities across the state. Each day, our volunteers embody passion, leadership, and a deep commitment to making life better for Floridians 50+. And now, it’s time once again to recognize one extraordinary individual with our highest volunteer honor.
Florida Power & Light (FPL) is proposing an increase that will impact many Floridians, especially seniors on fixed incomes. This proposal raises the minimum base bill for residential customers from $25 to $30—forcing them to pay more regardless of their actual energy usage.
Communities across Florida are working each and every day to become more livable for residents of all ages. In support of that work, AARP is excited to announce the largest number of grantees and funds to-date through the Community Challenge grant program with six selected grantees located in Florida.
Welcome to AARP Florida library of online events. Since the COVID-19 quarantine, AARP Florida has been hosting online events to keep alive our mission to enhance the quality of life for all as we age and champion positive social change and deliver value through advocacy, information, and service.
AARP member and Manatee County resident Marti Wilson is retired registered nurse practitioner and provides a humorous look at one of the challenges of growing older of losing-teeth.
AARP Florida is fighting to protect voters 50-plus and make their voices heard on the issues that matter – protecting Social Security and Medicare, lowering prescription drug prices, and ensuring you can vote safely from home or in-person.
Most Floridians who say they’re likely to vote in this fall’s elections say they feel secure using a mail-in ballot, according to an AARP Florida/Florida Politics poll released today.
It was to be only a 30-day respite trial period when Vittorio C., a proud, strong, 84-year-old New Yorker, went to a memory-care facility in South Florida during March of this year.
Much has happened since the Florida Legislature adjourned in March 2020. But AARP Florida is making it easier for you to track down how your state lawmakers voted on key issues important to older Floridians in the 2020 legislative regular session.
During the pandemic, patients like the convenience of telemedicine, more skeptical doctors are quickly embracing it, and insurers have eased their billing requirements for providers.