At AARP Florida, we empower people to choose how they live as they age. In 2025, we’re focusing on enhancing nursing home quality, strengthening Social Security, improving housing, transportation, and disaster preparation, and preventing fraud. Join us in making a difference by volunteering. Together, we can create lasting change for the 50+ community.
AARP Florida invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
AARP Florida’s Executive Council is pleased to announce the appointment of two new volunteers, Kip Corriveau and Frank Wells, who bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to their new roles.
Lydia Rivera, lead AARP Orlando volunteer and organizer of AARP’s Walk with a Doc initiative in Kissimmee has been elected as Walk with a Doc’s newest member of their Board of Directors.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, and join us for the 2nd Annual World Car-Free Day in Tampa! This exciting event, organized by Walk Bike Tampa and sponsored by AARP Tampa Bay, promises a day filled with fun, community and sustainability.
Today, AARP released a report that shows an estimated 200,000 of Floridians on Medicare prescription drug plans will see savings thanks to a new out-of-pocket cap that starts Jan. 1, 2025.
Home prices and rentals have become increasingly unaffordable in Florida. This white paper explores the benefits of allowing alternative housing options, such as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), for homeowners and communities. ADUs are small homes that share the same property as a larger single-family dwelling, often referred to as the “primary dwelling.” They can take various forms, including detached cottages, primary dwelling or garage additions, remodeled upstairs or basement spaces, or garage conversions.
Data breaches are enough to make most Floridians panic, but you can feel confident and secure after taking these simple steps to safeguard your personal information.
AARP Florida recently named Master Deputy Jeffery Merry Jr., Community Resource Deputy of Sun City Center, a Florida Fraud Fighter of distinction at an awards ceremony on August 8.
The election process is integral to our nation’s democracy and at the forefront of many Americans’ minds right now. Unfortunately, scammers are trying to take advantage of this time to steal your hard-earned money and personal information. AARP Florida wants you to know the signs of some of the most common election-related scams, so you can spot, stop, and report them.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – AARP Florida acknowledges that the Office of Public Counsel (OPC), Duke Energy and other intervenors have filed a proposed settlement agreement regarding Duke’s proposed rate increase. As the Florida Public Service Commission reviews the proposal, AARP Florida emphasizes the importance of listening to Duke customers.