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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
Every year billions of federal dollars are lost in Medicare due to health care fraud, error and abuse. To combat this and help consumers better protect themselves, the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) project recruits and trains retired professionals and other volunteer senior citizens on recognizing and reporting instances or patterns of health care fraud. The SMP is a national program funded by the Federal Administration on Aging beginning in 1997.
9th Annual LCKS—NCNW, Inc. Leadership Summit - Lexington, March 23rd
Kentucky’s Retirees and Veterans Stand to Lose $2.23 Billion with Chained CPI
AARP Kentucky urges you to contact your state Representative and Senator - this week. Tell them "No" to any last-minute deal that could cut benefits for Kentucky retirees or near-retirees. Call 1-800-372-7181 - or - Send a letter now to your state Senator and Representative.
Action Alert: Senate Bill 2 – Protect Retirement Security from Last-minute Deals
Testimony: House Economic Development and Natural Resources
Action Alert: Senate Bill 9 is Wrong for Kentucky
Frankfort Week in Review: March 1, 2013
Aging Experts and Citizen Advocates Rally in Capitol for Kentucky Seniors
Kentucky Volunteers Take Message to Members of Congress - at Home:
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