Governor Jim Pillen has officially proclaimed August 2025 as the ‘90th Anniversary of Social Security’ in Nebraska, recognizing the program’s enduring impact on the lives of Nebraskans and Americans nationwide.
Support is finally on the way for Nebraska’s 179,000 family caregivers with the newly passed Caregiver Tax Credit starting in the 2025 tax year. Find out if you may qualify with our short questionnaire.
AARP Nebraska listens and advocates for what is important to our members and Nebraskans 50 and over. AARP staff and volunteers work to give you a voice at the state and federal level.
Consider AARP Nebraska when planning programs for your community group or organization. Our presentations offer practical tools and actionable insights to help Nebraskans aged 50+ live their best lives. Sessions typically run 30 to 60 minutes and can be customized to fit your group’s needs.
Omaha hosted a neighborhood festival, and the city will soon have more benches, planters and art installations as part of an initiative to make the area more appealing to residents of all ages.
Carol Knaub of Gering has been selected to receive AARP Nebraska’s highest volunteer award. She is the 17th volunteer to be honored with the annual AARP Nebraska Andrus Award for Community Service since 2002.
Where We Live: Communities for All Ages features more than 100 articles and dozens of photographs about the many ways communities nationwide are becoming great places to live for people of all ages. Examples from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico appear in the publication.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is expanding its team of Nebraska volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Tax-Aide, now in its 51 st year, offers free in-person preparation and assistance to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who can’t afford a tax preparation service. Volunteers make a difference in their communities by assisting many older, lower-income taxpayers, and their families, who might otherwise miss out on the tax credits and deductions they’ve earned.