What makes a community truly livable? It’s more than just housing and infrastructure—it’s about creating places where people of all ages can thrive. A livable community is one where residents can afford to live, move around safely, access essential services, work and volunteer, and feel included in civic and social life. As Minnesota’s population grows older and preferences evolve, communities across the state are stepping up to meet the moment.
“I’m not going to let them win,” Joyce, from Utah, said through tears as she shared what happened to her last year. She never imagined she would fall victim to a scam, but in just a few months, she lost her entire savings of over $1 million to criminals who knew exactly how to exploit her trust and vulnerability.
Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.
AARP Delaware State Director Lucretia Young has named Bonnie Wu as Associate State Director for Advocacy. This new hire will usher in a new era of strategic advocacy, providing Delawareans with more choices for how they live as they age. AARP Delaware serves 192,000 members in Delaware.
We know that property taxes are critical to the well-being of our communities. But for too many of our neighbors, rising property taxes have threatened their ability to stay in their homes as they age.
AARP Utah celebrated the 2025 Volunteer Recognition & Andrus Award Ceremony this year at the Viridian Event Center in West Jordan. The event honored the extraordinary volunteers we have in our community, and the amazing things they achieve.
Since joining AARP Pennsylvania’s Executive Council in 2022, Mary Esther has continued to do what she does best: connect people. Whether in rural towns or urban neighborhoods, she believes every older adult deserves dignity, opportunity, and care.
In September, AARP Florida partnered with The Florida Congress for New Urbanism to conduct a walking audit of Tampa Bay's Hyde Park neighborhood. Take a look at this video to learn more!
From the heart of Jersey City to the family tables of Perth Amboy, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Observed from September 15 to October 15, this month celebrates the independence days of several Latin American countries and the enduring legacy of Latino communities across the U.S.