As 2025 draws to a close, it’s clear that it was a pivotal time for older adults and their families in Washington, D.C. Across the District, advocates, caregivers, and community leaders rallied to protect the dignity, health, and financial security of seniors—facing both longstanding challenges and new opportunities for progress.
In Washington, D.C., many older Black residents continue to face serious challenges when it comes to accessing quality health care. While recent studies from AARP show signs of progress, they also reveal that deep disparities remain—especially for those living east of the Anacostia River.
Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income.
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.
Menopause is the stuff of comedy routines, dietary supplements, self-help books, and podcasts. But a recent study shows that many women don’t know much about it.
Join AARP on St. Croix and St. Thomas for a FREE screening of "Wuthering Heights." This film features Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in Emerald Fennell’s bold and erotically charged adaptation of the classic story of obsessive love and social constraints.
The City of Hialeah, a winner of 2025’s AARP Community Challenge grant program, recently unveiled a refurbished main street complete with updated crosswalks that improve visibility, walkability, and pedestrian safety.
Nominations are open for the 18th annual AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honors, which celebrates up to 50 Native American elders who have positively impacted our country, Indian Country, state, and communities. The nomination period closes on March 31.