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  • Dozens of residents with mobility issues or cognitive impairments were trapped and 10 died after a fire broke out at the Gabriel House assisted living facility in Falls Church last July. The state’s Assisted Living Residences Commission is examining oversight, staffing and safety standards. Meanwhile, industry professionals offer tips on how to evaluate such facilities when considering the best option for a loved one.
  • Jackie Crenshaw of East Haven met “Brandon” on a dating app. But instead of finding love, Crenshaw lost tens of thousands of dollars in an elaborate romance scam involving cryptocurrency. A new state law aims to protect future victims and facilitate the recovery of assets.
  • AARP and the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department recently celebrated the grand opening of the 18th Heart Healthy Trail, at Quartz Mountain State Park near Lone Wolf.
  • Want to give public speaking a try? Join the AARP New Hampshire Speakers Bureau as a volunteer presenter.
  • The AARP Community Challenge grant program funds quick-action projects for nonprofits, local governments and community groups to make neighborhoods more livable for people of all ages. In 2025, the program gave $4.2 million for 383 projects nationwide, including projects in Florida, Louisiana and South Carolina.
  • Fitness coach Carl Powell, owner of Body and Brain Health in Wailuku, is offering monthly hour-long brain health webinars, each focused on a “pillar of the month” such as exercise, stress reduction, sleep or diet.
  • New research from Arizona State University shows that what might be considered an afterthought — lighting — could actually help people with dementia. In fact, making adjustments to light during the day can help improve both the mood and nightly sleep for older adults with dementia.
  • AARP Idaho Director of Advocacy Lisa Anderson and State Director Karianne Fallow will hold a telephone town hall at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, to give an update on the state legislative session.
  • As we wrap up 2025, AARP South Carolina is proud to reflect on the work we’ve done together with members, volunteers, and partners across the Palmetto State.
  • With over 2.25 million members in New York, AARP New York strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to older New Yorkers and their families, including health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment.
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