When AARP WI held a local livable community discussion to find out what would improve locals’ day-to-day lives in their neighborhood, residents voiced concerns about pedestrian safety and making streets safer. See how AARP Local WI, AARP WI volunteers and community partners took to the streets to address pedestrian safety locally.
We know how impactful $1,000 can be. This is our way of extending some seed money to get these projects off the ground. Next deadline: September 27, 2025.
More than 1 million Wisconsinites provide care to a family member or friend with complex medical conditions or disabilities. That’s nearly one quarter (23 percent) of adults across the state. Nearly 60 percent of family caregivers in Wisconsin provide care to someone who has a long-term physical condition.
AARP members and their guests are invited to enjoy specially discounted tickets for the Thursday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. performance of the La Crosse Community Theater production of Fools at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts , 428 Front St S., La Crosse.
AARP Wisconsin is hosting two free Home Fit workshops in Milwaukee and West Allis this October. The workshops are designed to help you ensure your home is safe and accessible.
Connect with AARP Wisconsin staff, volunteers and other members and receive a special price for the Opening Night performances of SOMETHING ROTTEN! on Tuesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. both nights at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee.
Connect with AARP Wisconsin staff, volunteers and other members for special discounted performances of SOMETHING ROTTEN! on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m., or Sunday, Oct. 14, at 1 p.m. at The Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St., Madison.
Home is where the heart is, and well-designed, livable communities promote health, sustain growth, and make for happier, healthier residents of every age, in all life stages. AARP Wisconsin is working to raise awareness in the greater Milwaukee area about the need for age-friendly, livable communities.
Across the country, millions of people are at risk of running out of savings after they retire, and Social Security alone isn’t enough to live on. In Wisconsin, the average benefits for a 65+ family is only about $20,000 per year, while older families on average spend $22,000 a year on food, utilities and health care alone.