On August 14, AARP recognizes the 90th Anniversary of Social Security. For nine decades, Social Security has been a stable and reliable foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans—and we believe it must remain that way for generations to come.
As the 2025 hurricane season ramps up in Florida, older adults and family caregivers face a critical responsibility: ensuring safety for themselves and their loved ones.
Check out the 2025 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older adults, votes taken during committee meetings, and final actions by the full House and Senate.
Florida Power & Light (FPL) is proposing an increase that will impact many Floridians, especially seniors on fixed incomes. This proposal raises the minimum base bill for residential customers from $25 to $30—forcing them to pay more regardless of their actual energy usage.
"AARP New Jersey commends Governor Murphy for signing legislation to establish the Target Zero Commission, which will evaluate traffic safety and support the design of a transportation system with the goal of eliminating fatal and serious injuries for all road users. AARP has a vested interest in this issue since people 50 and older represented the majority of 2024 pedestrian fatalities. It is our hope that this important commission will make our roads safer for everyone."
RALEIGH — Longtime AARP volunteer David Sevier of Greensboro was appointed as the new AARP North Carolina State President. As President, Sevier is a lead volunteer who helps shape state and local programs and policy agendas for 1.1 million AARP members in the state.
Are you interested in making an impact in the lives of older adults? AARP has a local presence in Iowa to help people age 50+ to amplify their voice, share resources, and support each other where they live. AARP volunteers help Iowans thrive in communities across the state.
AARP Iowa works with community members and decision-makers to inform and enact positive change on the issues that affect all of us as we age. This includes health and independence, financial security and making our communities more livable for all Iowans.
AARP Mississippi invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its ninth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.