This year, AARP Florida is proud to celebrate 10 organizations across the state who will receive 2025 Community Challenge grants. The funds will support efforts to improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and other key areas. The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund 383 quick-action projects aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older adults.
As the 2025 hurricane season ramps up in Florida, older adults and family caregivers face a critical responsibility: ensuring safety for themselves and their loved ones.
Check out the 2025 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older adults, votes taken during committee meetings, and final actions by the full House and Senate.
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.
Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.
At the crossroads of Florida's State Route 70 and U.S. Route 17 lies Arcadia, Florida — a small, rural town and one of the winners of AARP Florida's 2025 Community Challenge Grant, a program which funds innovative projects that inspire change in areas such as public places, housing, transportation, and more.
Presented by AARP Florida and hosted by Darby Jones, Professional Fiduciary and Licensed Attorney, Aging Academy: Navigating Decisions is a monthly virtual education series designed to provide caregivers and solo-agers with practical, actionable information and resources to help them plan for the future and age with confidence.
Presented by AARP Florida, Aging Academy: Navigating Decisions empowers older adults and their families with trusted information and practical strategies for aging with dignity and confidence. In this post, we explore the urgent issue of elder abuse—what it is, how to spot the warning signs, and steps you can take to protect yourself or a loved one. Awareness is key, and this blog offers tools to stay informed, engaged, and safe.