Building great communities takes time – but small, tangible improvements can spark lasting change. That’s the idea behind the AARP Community Challenge, a grant program launched in 2017 to support quick-action projects that enhance livability nationwide.
Fitness coach Carl Powell, owner of Body and Brain Health in Wailuku, is offering monthly hour-long brain health webinars, each focused on a “pillar of the month” such as exercise, stress reduction, sleep or diet.
As more cryptocurrency ATMs pop up across the country, criminals are increasingly using the machines in fraud schemes — often targeting older Americans. AARP Hawai‘i is pushing legislation to help curb those scams.
AARP is proud to announce Carolyn Dundee as the 2025 recipient of the California Andrus Award for Community Service, our most prestigious honor. Named after AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, this award recognizes individuals who embody the power of purposeful aging through extraordinary volunteerism. Carolyn’s decades-long commitment to service has transformed lives and inspired communities across California.
Are you a caregiver who could use a little “me time”? Whether you're supporting a parent, spouse, or another loved one, you deserve a break—and a chance to let your creativity shine!
Join us for three special events in San Diego County to bring joy and connection to older adults at risk for isolation. Together we will write notes of encouragement and support that will be delivered through Meals on Wheels. Your words can brighten someone’s day and remind them they are not alone.
AARP Maine announced its 2026 legislative priorities, focusing on support for family caregivers, fair and affordable utility rates, and expanded home and community-based services for Mainers age 50-plus.
AARP Virginia volunteer advocates will urge lawmakers to act on the organization’s legislative agenda when the General Assembly convenes Jan. 14, including three priority issues: creating a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, establishing paid family leave and protecting consumers from cryptocurrency kiosk fraud.