AARP Ohio works local leaders and residents to help ensure that communities statewide are livable for people of all ages. Toward achieving that goal, AARP provides tools and resources to use to help make your community age-friendly.
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. Each session offers practical tips, engaging discussions, and expert guidance to help you take charge of your health.
Led by world traveler and photographer Clifford Pickett, this friendly, practical series breaks down the iPhone camera into simple steps so you can learn without feeling overwhelmed. Each week builds on the last, helping you grow your skills steadily — from taking better photos in the moment to editing, organizing, and telling stories through your images.
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a chance to recognize the contributions, commitment, and sacrifices made by America’s 63 million family caregivers every single day.
Gerre Currie, AARP Tennessee's volunteer state president, is an example of how volunteering with AARP is not just about staffing an event — it’s about putting unique experiences and professional skills to use in meaningful ways.
Florida has 1.4 million veterans, and about half of them are 65 or older. AARP offers resources on fraud prevention, caregiving and support, Veterans Affairs benefits and more.
New Jersey groups have received 47 grants totaling more than $586,000 since the AARP Community Challenge program began in 2017. These quick-action projects focus on livability, improving infrastructure and creating gathering spaces.
Jan Wilberg worked for decades in social service agencies and as a nonprofit consultant before retiring in 2018 to spend more time as a volunteer with various Milwaukee organizations. She received the 2024 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, the state’s top volunteer honor.