The Heartland International Film Festival returns this year, running from October 9th through the 19th! AARP Indiana is proud to be a sponsor of this year's event.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
On June 25, Sarah Waddle (AARP Indiana State Director) and Linda Dunno (AARP Indiana State President) traveled from the Indiana State Office at 1 North Capitol Avenue to Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. to attend the 2025 AARP Lobby Day. The summer weather was in full force with heat indexes reaching over 100 degrees. Sarah and Linda even came across a woman who had the sole of her shoe melted by the heat! Despite the heat, Sarah and Linda had a day full of meetings with legislators and their teams.
Hoosiers need housing that is accessible, affordable, safe and secure. It is a critical component to making our communities across the state more livable. Adequate housing is a key factor in ensuring that older adults can remain in their homes and communities for as long as they choose. United States Senator Todd Young will be joining to give updates about housing legislation currently making its way through Congress.
Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging recently announced the launch of a comprehensive needs assessment survey of adults aged 60 and older.
AARP Indiana lives and works in the communities we serve. We offer trusted information, workshops, and opportunities to connect. We work with local leaders to make our neighborhoods more livable for people of all ages. To highlight this work, we’ve created a video series that tells our story.
For 89 years, Social Security has helped millions of Americans retire and been there for multiple generations — never missing a payment. But the program faces challenges and AARP Indiana is inviting Hoosiers to join us for a special, virtual event with New York Times bestselling author John Green (The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down) and an intergenerational panel of experts who will provide insights on advocacy, civics, retirement savings, and the future of this important program.
Join AARP Indiana for a brand-new event series, sweepstakes, and local discount with the Evansville African American Museum, a collaboration that promises to enrich the community's connection to our shared history and culture.
Social Security's trust fund reserves are continuing to shrink. That’s why shoring up the program's finances is an advocacy priority for AARP Indiana as voters gear up for the November election.
Each year, AARP works in partnership with local leaders, organizations, and dedicated residents to help boost their community’s work to become more livable for residents of all ages. As part of that effort, AARP is excited to announce the largest investment of grant dollars to date through the AARP Community Challenge grant program. More than $3.8 million in quick-action grants are being distributed to 343 projects across all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.