Livable Communities

News and Notes from AARP Michigan

AARP Real Possibilities by AARP Michigan is a weekly TV show airing every Tuesday on ABC 53 in Lansing and Jackson at 9:00 am and ABC 4 West Michigan at noon.

Free resources, community programming and access to discounts to meet the unique needs of veterans and their loved ones.

AARP can help you stay informed about topics that affect you and your loved ones. Just create an AARP.org account and click to confirm your email address in the follow-up email you receive. You'll be the first to learn about new member benefits, practical resources, and events and programs in Michigan and in your community that empower you to choose how you live as you age.

As the 2024 election approaches, Michigan voters will have the opportunity to hear directly from U.S. Senate candidates Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers during a highly anticipated debate on Tuesday, October 8th at 7:00 PM.

Fluker and Six Other Nonprofit Founders Over Age 50 Will Receive $50,000 to Support Their Organizations

Today, AARP announced six organizations throughout Michigan will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants – part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections and more, with an emphasis on the needs of adults ages 50 and older.

AARP Michigan is proud to announce the City of Detroit has officially joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. This significant milestone reflects the City's commitment to creating a more livable environment for residents of all ages, particularly its older adults. Detroit joins a growing movement of communities dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through thoughtful and inclusive urban planning.

New AARP resource connects Michigan’s veterans to adapted housing grants from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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