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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
Today, AARP Kentucky released the first in a “commonsense solutions” series of new videos on the 48th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson signing Medicare into law on July 30, 1965. Nearly 98% of Kentucky seniors, or 559,872 people, rely on Medicare for their health care coverage, on average spending 13% of their income on out-of pocket income on their health care costs. AARP’s Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond released the following statement with the video:
AARP Kentucky files public comment urging Public Service Commission to oppose $74 million rate increase on western Kentucky consumers.
AARP Volunteers Working Together in w.Kentucky
29th Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government - Senior Intern Program
AARP Kentucky Volunteers Visit Capitol Hill
Abuse, Exploitation and Neglect Hurt at any Age
Dedicated Champion for Seniors Honored for Leadership
Social Security Benefits Should not be Cut to Reduce the Deficit
AARP Volunteers Capture Ohio Co. Veterans' Stories for Library of Congress
Health Benefit Exchange (kynect) to Deliver New Hope for 332,000 Kentuckians in Need of Health Coverage
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