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AARP Indiana to Host "The Caregiving Project"

APR 1, 2025

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.

A Renewed Focus on Street Safety for Hoosiers

APR 1, 2025

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.

10 Prescription Drugs Medicare Will Negotiate First

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.

Indianapolis Library Program Helps Educate Hoosiers About Scams

MAR 1, 2025

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.

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Mobile Medics Give Care At Homes Across State

By Mary Dieter, MAY 1, 2023

The Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission has approved more than 30 community paramedicine programs offered by public and private concerns that cover all or parts of more than 50 of the state’s counties.

60 Seconds with the Candidates: 2023 Primary Race for Mayor of Gary

By AARP Indiana, APR 24, 2023

AARP Indiana asked Gary Mayoral Candidates about Housing, Services & Support for Older Adults, and Transportation

Fort Wayne Age-Friendly Advisory Council briefs Mayor Henry

A team of volunteers and City of Fort Wayne staff continues its hard work to make the community friendly to people of all ages.

AARP Indiana helps set foundation for affordable, age-friendly housing in Evansville

AARP Indiana’s Evansville team recently made the case at a City of Evansville Affordable Housing Trust Fund committee meeting for the growing need to construct, rehabilitate, and preserve affordable housing in the area that also supports residents’ abilities to age in place.

The Nationwide Impact of Tulsa’s Black Wall Street

In the early 1900s, the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, now called "Black Wall Street," was a vibrant and prosperous community. Despite the challenges and racial injustices they faced, residents of this community built a thriving neighborhood filled with successful Black-owned businesses, attorneys, doctors, and real estate agents. Their achievements were nothing short of remarkable and served as a beacon of hope for Black Americans nationwide.

Discover a Piece of Fort Wayne History

By AARP Bulletin, APR 1, 2023

Explore Hoosier history next month with a guided tour of the Allen County Courthouse in Fort Wayne.

AARP Indiana advocates for Gary’s mobile mental health unit

Earlier this March, AARP Indiana’s Gary team showed up to the Gary Common Council in solidarity with community members to support Council Pending Ordinance 2023-06, which dedicates $1.5 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to a Mobile Mental Health Initiative.

Meet the AARP Indiana Team

For more than 60 years, AARP has been a 'wise friend' and 'fierce defender' helping individuals to ensure that their money, health, and happiness live as long as they do.

Some Hoosiers Could See Double-Digit Rise in Utility Costs

By Lisa Bertagnoli, MAR 1, 2023

Many Indiana residents—who already face above-average energy bills—could see their utility expenses jump even higher if regulators approve a recent rate increase request from the state's second largest distributor of electricity.