AARP Ohio

Two Central Ohio women were awarded the 2023 Disrupt Aging Award at the Mother's Day Celebration in Columbus. Catherine Willis and Joy Ryan are fearless and inspiring. They’ve reinvented what it means to age gracefully.

AARP Ohio needs volunteers to help prevent fraud, support family caregivers, improve livability, engage voters and advocate for legislation to improve the lives of Ohioans 50-plus. Learn more at aarp.org/oh.

AARP Ohio is hosting a live telephone townhall with Ohio Department of Aging Director Ursel J. McElroy, tomorrow, Thursday, April 20 at 11:00 a.m. The discussion is an opportunity for Ohioans to share their personal stories, ideas for improvements and learn more about the new Ohio Governor’s Nursing Home Quality & Accountability Task Force, chaired by McElroy.

April is National Volunteer Month. There is no better time to recognize AARP Ohio volunteers for the outstanding work they do.

In the early 1900s, the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, now called "Black Wall Street," was a vibrant and prosperous community. Despite the challenges and racial injustices they faced, residents of this community built a thriving neighborhood filled with successful Black-owned businesses, attorneys, doctors, and real estate agents. Their achievements were nothing short of remarkable and served as a beacon of hope for Black Americans nationwide.

Julialynne Walker, 72, has given gardening kits to local families and founded a nonprofit to provide the community with gardening resources.

Coffee Shop Conversation Series Offers Discussion April 27 About Age-Friendly Transportation Options in Ohio.

Every two seconds, someone’s identity gets stolen. AARP Ohio, NBC4 and the Crime Stoppers of Central Ohio are teaming up on April 29 to bring a community paper shredding event, so you can dispose of sensitive documents with confidence.

Homeowners in Ohio need to be aware of an alarming trend in real estate agreements first seen in other states and now in Ohio. It seems like a great deal, but the terms of the contract could cause you serious problems down the road.

Two challenging realities facing many communities are the lack of housing, especially affordable housing, and the rate of which our population is aging. The solution: ADUs.