AARP Vermont will host a live conversation with Senator Peter Welch during a Telephone Town Hall at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. We will discuss several issues, including housing, Social Security, Medicare, prescription drug prices, and more. Senator Welch will take your questions live to learn more about what’s on the minds of older Vermonters.
Priscilla Orpinela-Segura | AARP and the L.A. Soul Steppers Walking Group are working with nationally recognized health professional Nurse Alice Benjamin to present The Healthy Living Series—a collection of one-hour workshops designed to support your health and wellness as you age. Each session offers practical tips, engaging discussions, and expert guidance to help you take charge of your health.
Led by world traveler and photographer Clifford Pickett, this friendly, practical series breaks down the iPhone camera into simple steps so you can learn without feeling overwhelmed. Each week builds on the last, helping you grow your skills steadily — from taking better photos in the moment to editing, organizing, and telling stories through your images.
Nearly three-quarters of Vermont caregivers say they’ve experienced emotional stress from their responsibilities, and more than one-third say they’ve faced financial strain, according to a new AARP poll.
In the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, AARP Maryland volunteer Mary Angela Baker wanted to connect people who were feeling isolated. Her solution: a quarterly virtual book club featuring Maryland-related books.
AARP Kentucky recently appointed Madison County resident Gary W. Adkins—a former assistant commonwealth’s attorney and U.S. Army veteran—as the organization’s new volunteer state president.
The state’s Healthy Aging Grants program is helping to increase access to services that help older residents live independently at home for longer. It is distributing $40 million across the state—part of a broader effort to address the needs of a rapidly aging population.
Triad began in the late 1980s as a partnership between AARP, the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the National Sheriffs’ Association. Now, there are local Triad chapters in cities and counties around the country.
Fraud against older adults has skyrocketed in recent years. In San Diego County alone, elder fraud resulted in roughly $97 million in losses in 2023, according to the FBI. The Elder Justice Task Force increases its efforts to fight back.
In 2023, Americans reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud—ranging from romance and investment schemes to gift card scams—according to Federal Trade Commission data. A new state law aims to protect older Americans from financial exploitation.