AARP California

News, tools, resources, & research that matter to Californians 50+

Select

Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Us!

Join AARP California as we recognize Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture and contributions to the United States.

AARP California Advocacy Hub

With 3.2 million members in California, AARP California strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to older Californians and their families, including health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment.

In Clear Terms with AARP California™

In Clear Terms with AARP California™ is a free podcast that focuses on issues impacting Californians of all ages.

Nominate a Volunteer for the Andrus Award!

Do you know a volunteer age 50+ who is making a significant difference in your community?

L.A. Wildfires: How to Get Help and How to Help

Stay informed about the L.A. wildfires with updates, emergency resources, and safety tips.

Filter

Sort By

Events

Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.

Fighting for Family Caregivers in Ohio

AARP is launching a nationwide movement, I Am A Caregiver. To many lawmakers, America’s millions of caregivers are invisible. Yet, these family caregivers hold up a broken long-term care system, which is why AARP is looking for your help.

Report: AARP Warns Consumers that Holiday Shopping is Increasingly Riddled with Fraud

A 2023 AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM report is highlighting the ways criminals target consumers during holiday season. A majority (80%) of U.S. consumers say they have experienced some type of fraud this year – many of which ramp up over the holiday shopping season. These holiday shopping scams have increased from last year’s report, from receiving fake notifications about shipments, to online ad scams, and more.

We're Seeking Passionate Advocacy Volunteers

Became a Voice For Change

AARP Montana’s “How to Vote” Animated Video PSA Series Wins Prestigious Gold Viddy Award

Helena, Mont., June 4, 2025 – AARP Montana is delighted to announce that its “How to Vote” animated video PSA series has been honored with a Gold Viddy Award, recognizing outstanding achievement in video and digital content creation. The Viddy Awards, administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), celebrate excellence in video production, with over 2,700 entries from across the United States and 23 countries in the 2025 competition cycle.

Drum Roll... Boost Your Health and Reduce Stress with Music

By Sadie Shattuck, JUN 6, 2025

Imagine a group of people, hands tapping in rhythm... that’s the magic of a drumming circle! It's a joyful, primal experience that’s not just fun but also profoundly healing, even if done virtually.

New Report From AARP NJ Exposes Lack of Transparency in State’s Multi-Billion Dollar Nursing Home Industry

Findings Show Nearly $2 Billion in Payments to Nursing Home Owners’ Private Companies from 2021–2023, Including $285 Million in Overpayments Report Raises Concerns About Public Dollars Being Diverted for Private Profit

Joint Statement from the AARP Virgin Islands, Lieutenant Governor Roach, Esq. and Leaders of the US Virgin Islands Standing United Against the Abuse of Elder and Dependent Adults

By Rebecca Hughson, JUN 6, 2025

AARP, which advocates for the more than 100 million older Americans aged 50 and older, including the 20,000 living in this Territory, is pleased to release a joint statement in recognition of June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. This month is recognized globally as a time to raise awareness and inspire action to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older people.