AARP Michigan

More than half of Arkansas’ private-sector workers lack access to an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan, putting them at risk of financial insecurity.

In case anybody’s asking, Derotha McIntosh has the answer: Yes, Black Santa Claus is real.

Odessa Darrough is the new volunteer state president for AARP Arkansas, advocating for the state’s more than 270,000 members.

Stevie Smith, a retired U.S. Army logistics officer, is the new lead for the AARP Arkansas veterans team. In the role, Smith, 55, organizes meetings, speakers, community service projects and other activities geared toward former service members.

When a group of older residents went to the Little Rock mayor for help after losing access to a swimming pool in 2017, little did they know the city was also about to lose its only senior center. That will soon be addressed.

Paying off debt and getting your savings on track

Maureen L. Greeley, Executive Director

The 2025 Legislative Session will be remembered for a lot of things, but being boring isn’t one of them. From budgets to taxes, to all the ideological battles you could ask for, this session has one week left to wrap itself up. Prepare for a wild finish Let’s dig in…

Gary, Indiana recently joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. Director of Community Engagement, Emily Gorman, traveled to Gary to attend a press conference where Mayor Melton signed an executive order to launch the AARP Age-Friendly Advisory Council. This executive order will kick start a dedicated effort to actively try to make the city of Gary more inclusive for older adults.

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