AARP Indiana

The Indianapolis Vision Zero Task Force is a city-wide initiative directed at eliminating traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by 2035. The 15-member Task Force focuses on improving safety for all road users (pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and drivers) throughout Indianapolis and Marion County.

AARP Indiana and the Fort Wayne TinCaps want to see you at the ballpark on May 18! Learn more about the event and other AARP fraud resources below.

On April 23 AARP Indiana is offering a virtual Caregiver Connections series event, “The Caregiver Project” – a writing workshop on mindful journaling for those who are or have been caregivers.

AARP Indiana and other advocates in Fort Wayne want the city to update its Complete Streets policy — helping to make streets more accessible and safer for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and public transit users.

AARP is helping the Indianapolis Public Library system expand its fraud prevention programming to combat rising fraud losses among older residents. The Outsmarting Scammers series will include consumer protection presentations from the Office of the Indiana Attorney General.

Gary, Indiana recently joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. Director of Community Engagement, Emily Gorman, traveled to Gary to attend a press conference where Mayor Melton signed an executive order to launch the AARP Age-Friendly Advisory Council. This executive order will kick start a dedicated effort to actively try to make the city of Gary more inclusive for older adults.

Event Update!

It's halftime for the Indiana General Assembly! It’s been a busy session thus far with the AARP Indiana Volunteer Legislative Team hard at work talking to legislators about bill to help protect the financial future of older Hoosiers. At the same time, Legislative Director, Ambre Marr has been busy testifying on behalf of AARP Indiana in multiple House and Senate committees. See them all in action below!

Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) is improving access to care for Hoosiers across the state. However, funding for these programs continues to be a challenge. See how Indiana communities are filling the healthcare gaps as well as working to maintain and grow these important programs.

We know that property taxes are critical to the well-being of our communities. But for too many of our neighbors, rising property taxes are threatening their ability to stay in their homes as they age. We urge you to take a listen to this conversation with experts and state leaders about Indiana property taxes.