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Helping Utahns 50+ live their best lives
MAY 8, 2025
AARP Utah is pleased to announce that Salt Lake County has been designated as an Age-Friendly Community; the first in the state of Utah. As part of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, this designation underscores Salt Lake County’s commitment to fostering neighborhoods that promote healthy aging and enhance quality of life.
MAY 6, 2025
Come Learn to Fight Fraud with the FBI & AARP UtahJoin Us for an Exciting In-Person Event! Register HERE.WHEN:
APR 29, 2025
Take advantage of our discounts at some popular attractions in Utah!
APR 30, 2025
In 2024, 40 million Americans reported $47 billion stolen through identity fraud and scams according to a new report cosponsored by AARP. It’s a massive and growing problem—but there are things each of us can do to protect against identity fraud even if our data has been exposed.
MAY 1, 2025
MIDVALE — Throughout the school year, our dedicated AARP Utah volunteers gather each month to pack over 160 bags of food for students at Midvale Elementary. This is one of the many monthly service projects our volunteers participate in to support the community.
AARP Utah announced 4 local organizations will receive 2021 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.2 million awarded among 244 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects to promote livable communities by improving housing, transportation, public spaces, civic engagement, and connection with family, friends, and neighbors with an emphasis on the needs of the 50-plus. Many of this year’s awards support revitalizing communities adversely impacted by the pandemic and include a focus on diversity, inclusion, and disparities.
Governor Cox Proclaims World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in UtahVirtual conference brings together local community and elder abuse prevention leaders
Thousands of senior households could experience housing instability and homelessness in the coming decades
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its report of fraud complaints from last year, and it was historically high, due in large part to COVID and the economic downturn. Criminals thrive in times of confusion and 2020 was the perfect storm. Staying on top of COVID related scams was a never-ending game of whack-a-mole for consumers, and the problem hasn’t gone away.
Utah Residents 65 and older can receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting Thursday, February 18. Contact your local health department to schedule an appointment or to find out when vaccination clinics will be held.
The science is clear: emotional support matters — especially as we age.
AARP Utah State Director Alan Ormsby released the following statement today in response to the House Majority PAC citation of AARP in political ads targeting Burgess Owens, a candidate for Utah’s 4th Congressional District. Ormsby said:
AARP Utah State Director Alan Ormsby released the following statement today in response to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams’s citation of AARP in political ads targeting Burgess Owens, a candidate for Utah’s 4th Congressional District. Ormsby said:
RMP proposals would raise residential rates; Utah’s consumer advocate has called for rate decreases.
Jose Valladares has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2020 AARP Utah Andrus Award for Community Service -- the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
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