AARP Texas

George Barnette is an eager leader, giver and organizer, and has been involved in an impressive litany of projects. Along with two other Texans, Barnette received the 2020 AARP Texas Andrus Award for Community Service.

The pandemic changed the way we do everyday things. For caregivers, these changes may mean added stress and a need for resources and help. But did you know that military caregivers experience higher risks of poor health, strained family relationships, and a more immense financial loss than non-military caregivers?

Apoyar a nuestros militares, veteranos y sus familias es algo de lo que AARP se enorgullece. Esta pandemia ha presentado desafíos únicos. AARP y la Fundación Elizabeth Dole se han unido para ofrecer tácticas para ayudar a los cuidadores de personal militar y veteranos. La idea es abordar algunos de los problemas más graves a los que se enfrentan a diario.

AARP Texas applauds the Council's recommendations to establish a state broadband office and develop a state broadband plan.

AARP has awarded five Community Challenge grants to help localities across Texas improve transportation and public spaces.

Find concerts, educational tools and classes on topics like cooking healthy, among other entertaining offerings, on AARP in Houston’s Spanish-language Facebook page, facebook.com/AARPTexasenespanol.

In a recent Texas Bullhorn Facebook Live conversation, Charles Cascio outlined what volunteering with AARP looks like and how to join our work improving older Texans’ lives.

Christina Adkins of the Texas Secretary of State Elections Division outlines essential election season tips.

A new AARP dashboard shows how Texas nursing homes are handling the coronavirus pandemic, which could provide state officials with useful insights.

From July to August, 15 Dallas-based AARP volunteers devoted their time to crafting an array of cards with messages of hope and encouragement for nursing home and assisted living residents.