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Anchorage, Alaska is officially the 678th community to enroll in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities (NAFSC). An AARP Age-Friendly Community is one where a city’s elected leadership has made a commitment to actively work with residents and local advocates to make their city a safe and fulfilling place to live for people of all ages. As an NAFSC member, Anchorage is now publicly recognized for its commitment to becoming age-friendly and will receive access to resources for identifying and assessing community needs, as well as technical assistance, expert-led webinars, and connections to a national network of over 670 enrolled communities. The AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities is part of AARP’s larger livable communities work that focuses on hands-on, locally determined and directed initiatives. The common thread among the enrolled communities is the belief that the places where we live are better able to support people of all ages when local leaders commit to improving the quality of life for the very young, the very old, and everyone in between.

AARP Arizona Recognizes Lavina Tomer for her Dedication and Commitment to Community Service with its Most Prestigious Volunteer Award

State Volunteer Coordinator Position now Open in Idaho

Heading out to the Minnesota State Fair? Join us from August 25-September 5 in the Education Building and near the Space Tower, and on September 3 in Dan Patch Park for AARP Rocks, a local music showcase.

AARP New Jersey is looking for our next State President – the top volunteer position in New Jersey that helps provide high-level strategic advice, oversees the Executive Council and diverse volunteer corps, and advocates on behalf of people ages 50 and older.

When it comes to combatting scams, we all have the same superpower. The single most effective way to avoid scam calls is to let your answering machine or voicemail screen calls for you. It’s a power we all have, but unfortunately, it’s not a power we all use.

Brett Johnson was one of America’s most wanted online criminals. He set up websites to sell items online, collected the money and never delivered the merchandise. He created Shadowcrew, a precursor to the Dark Web, where criminals could buy and sell stolen identities. Tax return fraud, insurance fraud, money laundering … Johnson was involved in all of it until he was caught, served prison time and eventually turned his life around.

Health Care Benefits Of New Law Outlined at Roundtable Event

The Anchorage Age-Friendly leadership team will be conducting a pilot ‘Walk Audit’ later this month. What is a Walk Audit and why are we conducting one in Anchorage?

By Beth Finkel