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Georgia Communities, Organizations Earn Community Challenge Grants

JUN 27, 2025

Grants aim to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods

AARP Georgia Celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Month, Honoring Local Changemakers

Recognizing our state volunteers' contributions that help us carry out our mission.

Money-Saving Tips for Retirees and Those Planning to Retire Soon

JUN 21, 2025

Make the most of your golden years with smart money moves that can help you save, invest, and grow your retirement income

Fitness Friday with DaShaun Johnson

JUN 6, 2025

Weekly classes have strength training & cardio fitness

AARP Georgia Celebrates Age-Friendly Designation and Honors State President Myrtle Habersham

MAY 8, 2025

The Executive Council and Volunteer Leader Ends Her Leadership Role After Two Terms

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Hundreds of Volunteers to Help Georgians File Their Taxes

By Ann Hardie, JAN 1, 2020

AARP Foundation volunteers have prepared tax returns for tens of millions of Americans.

AARP Georgia Applauds the House for Passing the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act

AARP Georgia State Director, Debra Tyler-Horton, released the following statement today, applauding Reps. Sanford Bishop, Hank Johnson, John Lewis, Lucy McBath, and David Scott, of the U.S. House of Representatives for voting to pass H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act.

"Ella Enchanted" Cookies & Hot Chocolate Reception

Saturday, Dec. 14th at Synchronicity Theatre

Improving Health Care Access Via Telehealth

Friday, Dec. 13th at Gwinnett Tech

AARP Challenge Grant Winners Bring Safer Streets and More Green Space Throughout Georgia

Areas spruced up included an Atlanta neighborhood, Andrew College, and Newnan's Main Street.

Have you seen our Military Caregiving Guide?

The guide is free; just download it from the web!

Five foods that will boost your immune system this season

With flu season among us, we need our immune systems to be stronger than ever! Here are some foods that will help boost your immune system.

Family Caregivers Provide $470 Billion in Unpaid Care as Role Becomes More Complicated

New AARP Report Looks at Key Issues and Emerging Trends in Family Caregiving

Brand-Name Drug Prices Rose More Than Twice As Fast as Inflation in 2018, New AARP Report Finds

WASHINGTON—Retail prices for 267 brand-name drugs commonly used by older adults surged by an average of 5.8% in 2018, more than twice the general inflation rate of 2.4%, according to new AARP Public Policy Institute (PPI) data released today. The annual average cost of therapy for one brand-name drug ballooned to more than $7,200 in 2018, up from nearly $1,900 in 2006.

Tired of High Rx Drug Costs? We want to hear your story!

Have you had to ration your meds or go without because of the cost?