FERRUM, Va. — A community-led park in Ferrum marked a major milestone on Friday, Sept. 12, with the grand opening of a new ADA-accessible trail, made possible through a $15,000 grant from AARP’s Community Challenge program.
AARP VI and the VI Department of Human Services will collaborate to host the third component of their Elder Justice Summit: Safeguarding Older Virgin Islanders, Supporting Caregivers, on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at My Brother’s Workshop Campus, St. Thomas, VI (behind Home Depot).
More than 16,000 homes, commercial properties and other structures were destroyed in the Los Angeles area during January wildfires. In the months that followed, AARP and other organizations have scrambled to help older residents.
Gail Henry of Jacksonville is a medal-winning participant in the National Veterans Golden Age Games — and an example that it's never too late to try something new.
It’s possible today to do everything from depositing a check to reviewing your medical records from your smartphone, tablet or computer. Beyond that, gaining new digital skills can also pay off in the job world.
AARP is encouraging members to tell their elected officials how important Social Security is. In Massachusetts, several events will educate members about the program.