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JUN 12, 2025
Across the United States, a growing number of older adults are facing homelessness, a trend powerfully illustrated in the PBS Aging Matters episode titled Unhoused. Watch it now >>
Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and voting options in Tennessee, such as absentee or early voting or voting with a disability.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
MAY 23, 2025
What do cooking, driving, and reading all have in common? These daily tasks all require good cognitive ability which is why it's important to keep your brain sharp so you can keep thriving as you age.
AARP Tennessee will host Scam Jam events designed to help people of all ages recognize, avoid, and fight scams.
We know that it takes time to build great communities. But we also believe that tangible improvements can spark long-term change. AARP launched the Community Challenge grant program in 2017 to fund projects that build momentum to improve livability nationwide. We are excited to announce the program is back for its ninth year and is currently accepting applications online through March 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
We know that it takes time to build great communities, but we also believe that tangible improvements can spark long-term change. AARP launched the Community Challenge grant program in 2017 to fund projects that build momentum to improve livability nationwide. Challenge grants have funded more than 20 projects in Tennessee, so we took a closer look at three success stories to learn more about how recipients leveraged grant funds to make a positive impact on both the organizations and their communities. We interviewed Jazmine Leblanc from ELLA Library in Chattanooga, Marlon Foster from Knowledge Quest in Memphis, and Danielle Kaminsky from Robertson County Schools in Springfield.
Adult day centers can be a way for caregivers to take a needed break, while giving their loved ones a chance to interact with their peers.
10 Tips to keep scammers from taking the cheer out of your holiday season.
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Scammers are out in full force during the holiday season. But if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. Be on the lookout for these 5 holiday scams:
Five organizations in the state received 2024 national AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling $53,583. Two additional entities received grants of $10,000 each from the AARP Tennessee state office.
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