AARP Utah

AARP Utah has long partnered with the United Way of Northern Utah and right now they are looking for volunteers. Through their AmeriCorps program, they are looking for math tutors for students at Bonneville and Lincoln Elementaries. Volunteers would mentor students during school hours, are eligible for a stipend, and must pass a background check.

Scams are epidemic these days as criminals use every conceivable avenue to separate consumers from their cash. It makes sense that they frequently pretend to be big companies or institutions affiliated with millions of people (potential victims, in their minds).

Did you know that Utah has a new property tax relief program? It's called the Property Tax Deferral Program for Elderly Property Owners. The program allows Utahns 75 and older to defer their property taxes until the home is transferred to a new owner.

This year, AARP Utah's annual Volunteer Summit highlighted local community connections, the importance of our volunteers, and a glimpse at what's to come in 2025.

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AARP Utah celebrated our 2024 Volunteer Recognition & Andrus Award Ceremony this year at the Viridian Event Center in West Jordan.

No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier

AARP Utah staff and volunteers joined forces for AARP’s National Day of Service, an annual event dedicated to community service projects aimed at improving lives. AARP’s National Day of Service initiatives have a significant impact on communities across the country.

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country – especially for Americans aged 50+! Pickleball is a fun and fast-paced sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It’s played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes, similar to a wiffle ball.

In 2023, post-disaster fraud cost Americans over $9.3 billion, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). With hurricane and wildfire season in full swing, it’s important to remind ourselves that when the clouds roll out and the smoke clears, criminal scammers tend to move in.