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Disrupt Aging: Living Your Best Life at Any Age!

We’re changing the conversation about what it means to get older and celebrating the many possibilities that come with age.

Tuesday, Mar 4, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET

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How Geese Can Inspire Collaborative Caregiving

Discover how geese embody collaborative care principles like shared leadership, interdependence and trust - helping us overcome resistance to receiving help.

Thursday, Mar 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET

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Garden Planning for a Bountiful Harvest

Gain valuable tips and best practices to help you plan and grow a productive and beautiful vegetable garden this season!

Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET

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Parks for People and Pups of All Ages

Off-leash dog parks are the fastest-growing type of park in the United States…
Pushing for Property Tax Relief in Indiana

AARP will advocate for property tax relief for older residents during the state’s 2025 legislative session. Among the options it wants lawmakers to consider: allowing Hoosiers to defer payments or to…
Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?

A garage isn’t just a place to park your car or store rarely-used items. It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous…

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Home & Community Resources

AARP HomeFit® Guide

More and more, people want to stay in their home for a lifetime. Learn how to make your house, apartment, or mobile home safer and comfortable for all stages of your life.

Creating Community Gardens for People of All Ages

Community gardens can have many benefits – from improving health to alleviating food insecurity. Learn how to build invigorating and intergenerational community gardens and outdoor spaces.

Many communities are designed for automobiles with little consideration for pedestrians and their safety. Learn how to assess the safety and walkability of your community and how to inspire any needed change.

AARP Bike Audit Tool Kit

Most community streets just aren’t designed for the growing number of cyclists. Learn how to evaluate how safe your streets are for cyclists and how you can advocate for any needed improvements.