Michael Petty recognized by AARP for his efforts to empower those with low or failing vision to live their lives with dignity and a renewed sense of independence
Building great communities takes time, but tangible improvements can spark long-term change. That’s why AARP launched the Community Challenge grant program, funding projects that build momentum to improve livability nationwide. We’re excited to announce that the program is back for its ninth year and is now accepting applications online through March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT.
Know an extraordinary volunteer age 50 or older from your city? Is there someone out there that just knocks your socks off every time you hear about the work that they are doing in their community? AARP invites you to nominate your volunteer hero for our annual award.
Join Brain health educator Roger Anunsen for an evening that will stimulate your senses. Learn the evidence-based essentials of successful brain aging. Come and discover how to keep all your senses enlivened!
AARP's new annual experience, Ideas@50+ is heading to San Diego from September 4th through the 6th and we're looking for volunteers! The three day event features celebrity speakers and entertainers, workshops, concerts, and a huge exhibit floor.
AARP Washington is seeking nominations for the 2014 AARP State Andrus Award for Community Service. The association’s most prestigious volunteer tribute recognizes outstanding individuals who are sharing their experience, talents and skills to enrich the lives of others. If you know of an outstanding volunteer, we want to hear about them!
It’s a scam that hurts both financially and emotionally. Someone calls an elderly individual pretending to be his or her grandchild. They say they’re overseas, that there’s been an emergency and they need money immediately. Far too often, the unsuspecting grandparent rushes to help by wiring the money and the scammer picks it up, never to be heard from again.
The Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour with AARP rolls in to Washington State in June as part of a nationwide tour to provide free prevention and early detection health services to underserved communities. The tour is traveling the country providing free tests, assessment, education and consulting services.