AARP Kentucky

“We thank every member of Kentucky’s Senate and House and especially, Representative Dan Bentley, PharmD., for taking this lifesaving leap forward. Kentuckians are paying too much for prescription drugs like insulin and too many fear one illness could bankrupt their lives. Prescription drugs don’t work if you can’t afford them," AARP Kentucky volunteer State President Charlotte Whittaker.

Virtual Community Conversation open to public on March 16 at 6:00 p.m. EST.

Community Conversation open to public on March 16 at 6:00 p.m. EST. Local housing and community organizations with will answer questions from Jefferson County residents and discuss recommendations for proposed reforms.

As the coronavirus pandemic forced stay-at-home orders and closures of local restaurants, it drove innovations like online ordering and virtual cooking shows. One report, from the National Restaurant Association in January 2021, showed the food and beverage sector was devastated, costing nearly 2.5 million jobs compared to pre-coronavirus levels. At the peak of initial closures, the association estimates up to 8 million employees were laid off or furloughed.

While the pandemic limits in-person gatherings, AARP Kentucky is helping members stay active with online programming this spring.

AARP Kentucky invites community organizations and local governments across the state to apply for the 2021 Community Challenge grant program, now through April 14. Now in its fifth year, the grant program is open to eligible nonprofits and government organizations.

Too many families and older Louisvillians are struggling meet life’s most basics living needs. In collaboration with local Faith Communities, Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC), and AARP Kentucky are hosting food drive seeking to help those most in need as the pandemic continues.

Louisville Metro Government is considering changes to simplify building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). AARP Kentucky supports these reforms for homeowners and family caregivers in proposed Phase One reforms to the Land Development Code. Your voice is needed to support these needed reforms - Now.

AARP Kentucky is hosting a live Tele-Town Hall statewide on February 11 @ 11:00 a.m. EST Our panel of trusted health care professionals will answer your questions, discuss the state’s vaccine distribution plans, and answer questions about how to combat COVID-19 together.

Join us for AARP Kentucky 2021 Lobby Week. It's a powerful way that our volunteers and grassroots activists support Kentuckians at 50+.