Livable Communities

Communities across Indiana are working each and every day to become more livable for residents of all ages.

City is the first in the state to join AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly Communities

Here at AARP, we know that you have a lifetime of experience to offer. If you are looking for a way to share it, we can help. As an AARP volunteer within the Hoosier State you will be front and center in helping to achieve meaningful and impactful change at a local, state, and federal level while having fun along the way! Whether your interests lie in fighting fraud and scams, supporting family caregivers, making your community more safe and secure for people of all ages, or ensuring you and your loved ones financial security is sturdy for years to come, volunteering for AARP may be right for you.

Fishers, a suburb of Indianapolis, has been officially designated the state’s first age-friendly community.

AARP Indiana is continuing its efforts to protect Hoosiers from becoming victims of fraud and identity theft by teaming up with police departments, television stations, banks and county governments to host several shredding events in Fort Wayne, Evansville and Indianapolis. The events are open to everyone, and in Indianapolis, participants can also recycle small electronics for a small fee and can turn in expired prescription medications for safe disposal.

By Diana Lamirand

AARP Indiana has announced two winners for the AARP Community Challenge, aiming to create change and improve quality of life at the community-level. The winning organizations include the Kokomo YMCA and the Fort Wayne Active Living Coalition. Each project was fully funded through the AARP Community Challenge grant and is set to be completed by November 1, 2017.

By Bonnie Blackburn

By Robert Annis

Last week Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke was presented with copies of a new book, Where We Live: Communities for All Ages , which highlighted his initiative to create a more livable community.