In 2025, AARP Massachusetts is working to support caregivers, fight fraud and make Massachusetts even more livable. Learn about our legislative priorities and sign up for SMS Advocacy Alerts.
AARP Alaska and partners successfully advocated for a $2.5 million increase for senior community-based grants to ensure the continued delivery of critical support services to help older Alaskans remain independent in their homes.
An emergency can hit at a moment’s notice – whether it’s a natural disaster like flooding, wildfires or high winds, or a personal emergency like a house fire.
“When an emergency hits, adrenaline kicks in making it hard to think straight,” said Joseph Roybal Sanchez, AARP New Mexico State Director. “You may only have minutes to get your family, your pets and yourself to safety.”
Are you interested in making an impact in the lives of older adults? AARP has a local presence in Ohio to help people age 50+ to amplify their voice, share resources, and support each other where they live. AARP volunteers help Ohioans thrive in communities across the state.
Thousands of family caregivers in Iowa now have easier access to critical support, thanks to a major expansion of the Caregiver Support Program from AARP and United Way Worldwide.
The 2025 Age-Friendly Oregon Summit brings together policy makers, advocates for older adults and people with disability, livability and intergenerational advocates, and diverse Oregonians interested in making Oregon a great place for people of all ages and abilities.
Soaring housing costs are a growing concern for older residents of Ocean County. One solution in the works: The county—which just joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities—plans to start a home-sharing program that would help older people find a housemate to defray costs.
Colorado’s statewide primary is Tuesday, June 25. Under a 2023 law, all unaffiliated voters will receive mail ballots for both major parties but may fill out and return only one. Voters who are registered with a political party can vote only in that party’s primary. Mail ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on primary day.
Nashville’s traffic and lack of sidewalks and bike lanes have been a problem for years — something that Mary Johnston saw up close during a walk audit last fall.
AARP Louisiana is seeking candidates for three seats on its executive council — one each from Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Monroe to sit on the eight-person body.
The Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission — which represents 13 counties — has joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. It joins dozens of other localities across Georgia.
Organizers of the “Hello Auntie, Hello Uncle: Conversations With Our Elders” exhibit at Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum hope to broaden visitors’ perspectives on aging.
North Carolina officials will issue a major blueprint this month that maps out how state agencies should strive to meet the needs of the state’s growing older population.
Twice a week during the summer, hundreds of people are expected to flock once again to the Detroit Riverfront to enjoy the outdoors, exercise and see friends, as part of a free walking program for residents age 50-plus.