On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, AARP Indiana hosted a telephone town hall about what Hoosiers can do to make our medical system more age-friendly and how they can advocate for themselves when receiving care.
Crypto ATM fraud is on the rise. AARP has successfully backed new laws to protect consumers in at least 14 other states and is pushing for similar legislation in Indiana.
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
New AARP caregiving data released today, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States, finds that 24% of adults in Indiana — approximately 1.2 million people — are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones. The data can be found here.
In honor of National Family Caregivers Month 2023, AARP Indiana is hosting Caregiver Weeklies, a virtual event series that spans each week in November. AARP Indiana staff and volunteers will chat with experts in the caregiving field from communities across the state. Viewers will have the opportunity to ask questions live, and all sessions will be streamed via Zoom.
Seven entities around the state received 2023 AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling more than $45,000, for quick-turnaround projects focused on improving public spaces, facilitating transportation and creating public art.
AARP Indiana is sponsoring a Caregiving event with Joy’s House. The event will feature Teepa Snow, a nationally renowned dementia care specialist, and Founder of the Positive Approach to Care.
On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, AARP Indiana is sponsoring free bus rides through the public transit systems in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Gary and Evansville.
AARP Indiana and the Evansville African American Museum are partnering for the first time to connect residents to the cultural, historical, and community offerings of the museum.