Volunteering

AARP Mississippi is accepting nominations until June 30 for its 2015 Mississippi Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Mississippians who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.

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At AARP, Real Possibilities means that anything is possible and that age doesn't define people. In fact, we believe that age and experience can expand—not limit—possibilities.

By Bev Bachel

Local organization receives award for offering driving refresher courses in 2014

It was nearly SRO (Standing Room Only) at the recent Staying Sharp seminar held at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, KS. In collaboration with the Dana Alliance and MetLife, AARP presented a very well-attended "brain health" program. The focus was on how memory works and how to lead a brain healthy life during the aging process. A question and answer period from the audience followed the panel discussion.

Baton Rouge, La. --AARP volunteer advocates gathered at the Louisiana State Capitol today to recognize Representative Robert Johnson (Marksville) as a “Capitol Caregiver” for his work to increase patients access to high-quality health care by strengthening the ability of advanced practice registered nurses to deliver care.

A picture perfect evening in downtown Lansing -- 75 degrees and a cloudless sky -- provided the backdrop to AARP Night at the Ballgame on June 16.

AARP Virginia is joining with CAAB to help fight hunger in Fairfax during their annual summertime Food Drive. Please join us in addressing this important community need.

Did you know that only 31% of 4th graders in this country are able to read at a proficient level?