As we enter a new season, AARP continues to show up across Florida as both a wise friend and a fierce defender. Our mission remains rooted in protecting the interests of older adults and ensuring that every Floridian can age with dignity, security, and purpose.
AARP Florida is expressing strong concerns about Florida Power & Light’s (FPL) newly filed settlement agreement, noting that it prioritizes corporate and business interests over the needs of residential customers.
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.
Music, food, laughter, and new friendships filled the room as more than 150 Palm Bay neighbors came together on September 23 for the Senior Appreciation Celebration. Hosted by the AARP Palm Bay Chapter in Brevard County, the free community event offered an afternoon of live music, raffle prizes, resource tables, and even an arts & crafts workshop.
AARP Florida is partnering with WISER to host a series of workshops aimed at giving women the knowledge to build a financially successful future as they age.
In August, we marked the 89th anniversary of Social Security, and now is a good time to reflect on its profound impact on American society since its creation in 1935. Signed into law during the Great Depression, Social Security emerged as a foundation of hope and stability for millions of Americans facing economic uncertainty. Today, more than one in five Florida residents—nearly 5 million people—receive Social Security benefits.
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.
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.