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AARP Kentucky is now accepting applications for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program through March 4, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET. In its tenth year, the program will award more than $8 million nationwide to fund quick‑action projects that help make communities more livable for people of all ages.
Craig Nicholson, a 66-year-old Army veteran and first vice commander of the Kentucky branch of the National Association for Black Veterans, needed heart and kidney transplants two years ago.
Fortunately, he and his wife, Judy Nicholson, both AARP veteran volunteers in Kentucky, knew exactly where to look for support: a booklet produced by AARP called the “AARP Veterans and Military Families Caregiver Guide.”
Fortunately, he and his wife, Judy Nicholson, both AARP veteran volunteers in Kentucky, knew exactly where to look for support: a booklet produced by AARP called the “AARP Veterans and Military Families Caregiver Guide.”
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier
Now more than half way through Kentucky's 2014 General Assembly, AARP Kentucky grassroots are fighting on priority issues being debated. Listed below are updates on AARP Kentucky's key issues. Your support is welcomed and needed to help inform lawmakers of what is important to you.
AARP is fighting to help seniors live independently and for the family caregivers who make it possible for them to stay in their homes. In any given year an estimated 735,000 Kentuckians are caregivers for a loved one. These family caregivers are the backbone of the state’s long term care system providing unpaid assistance to Kentucky’s elderly and vulnerable citizens. They provide an estimated 704 million hours of care at an estimated value of $7.1 billion.
Bluegrass Alliance for Women is now seeking nominations for its Annual Scholarship Awards. Nominations are open for women across the 17 counties of the Bluegrass Area Development District who are 50+ and life-long learners, and those making a difference in the lives of women and girls.
AARP Pleased Chained CPI Not in Budget
The City of Bowling Green is now accepting applications for its Over 50 Citizen Academy. Now in its second year, this is a unique experience for local residents taking citizens behind the scenes operations of their city government.
February AARP Live Show Features Caregiving - Watch and Join the show on RFD-TV.
Tell the House to vote "No" and Protect Kentucky Consumers - Now.
Trained, Tested and Open for Business: Kentucky Tax-Aide Volunteers are Ready to Help
iKnow Sunday Series Kicks-off in Lexington
AARP Responds to Governor Beshear’s Proposed 2014 Budget Priorities
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