Scams have become a regular part of life, whether it’s a suspicious email, a fake phone call, or someone pretending to be someone else online. They can show up in all kinds of ways, like tech support pop-ups, romance scams, or fake messages that seem to come from government officials.
This lively USVI carnival is both the celebration of Emancipation Day (which marks the end of slavery in the Virgin Islands on July 3, 1848), as well as the founding of the United States on July 4, 1776. AARP VI is looking forward to joining the celebration!
Priscilla Orpinela-Segura | AARP and the L.A. Soul Steppers Walking Group are working with nationally recognized health professional Nurse Alice Benjamin to present The Healthy Living Series—a collection of one-hour workshops designed to support your health and wellness as you age. Whether you join in-person or virtually, each session offers practical tips, engaging discussions, and expert guidance to help you take charge of your health.
AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Washington Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Washingtonians who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.
More than three-quarters of older adults want to remain in their homes as they age, according to AARP research. But many homes are not well designed for people with mobility problems and other difficulties that come with aging—whether that’s climbing a set of stairs or getting in and out of the shower safely.
AARP Massachusetts is hosting its annual volunteer conference on Thursday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester.
Join AARP New Jersey for a virtual tai chi class, which includes a presentation on brain health. On March, February 20 at 12 p.m. or 6 p.m. ET, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about music in the comfort of your home.
In today’s fast-paced environment, finding time for a breather can be hard. Whether you’re taking care of the grandkids, or involved in your community, there isn’t enough time in the day.
Over 500 Mainers joined our town hall to learn about common scams, available resources and ways to stay safe. Missed it? No worries! The full recording is available.
View the latest information and articles from Age-Friendly Communities. Age-friendly initiatives across Maine are making a world of difference in communities large and small. Learn more here!
A proposal submitted by the Green County Development Corp. (GCDC) to beautify and create safer people-friendly spaces in downtown Albany has been selected to receive our “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant. We are awarding 1,000 grants each month this year to projects across the state that are designed to make communities better places for everyone to live, work and play as they age.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Next Tuesday morning, we will be sending out an action alert allowing you to thank South Dakota legislators for passing bills designed to improve long-term care services and supports in the state. With our other action alerts, we have asked legislators for a specific vote on a bill, so this will be a great opportunity to express appreciation for their service and for taking actions to help improve options for South Dakotans as they age.