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Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?

Posted on 11/19/24

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…

AARP Grants Help Local Projects Boost Livability in Illinois

Posted on 10/31/24

Eight Illinois entities received 2024 AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling just over $60,000. The grants fund projects aimed at improving public spaces, housing, transit and civic engagement,…

Is Your Outdoor Space An Enjoyable Haven or Lurking With Hazards?

Posted on 09/10/24

Ever since the pandemic, Americans have placed a higher priority on their outdoor living spaces. Whether it’s a deck, a yard, a garden, balcony or the front porch of a house, we’re spending more time…

Kitchens: The Heart of the Home

Posted on 06/03/24

Though the kitchen is a place of togetherness, they harbor risks, and these dangers worsen as we age. …

Improve Bathroom Safety: Prevent Slips and Falls

Posted on 05/09/24

Make your bathroom safer as you age. Discover tips to prevent slips and falls, ensuring a secure environment for daily tasks.…

Want to Improve Your Community? AARP Community Challenge Grant Applications Due March 6

Posted on 02/23/24

Most Americans want to stay in their communities for their lifetime, and they need those communities to be ready.…

Get Your Free AARP HomeFit® Guide

Posted on 02/23/24

Read the free AARP HomeFit® Guide to find low- and no-cost changes you can make now and help your family flourish for years to come.…

Local Grants Make Big Impact in Illinois

Posted on 10/31/22

AARP Community Challenge grants have created new routes for enjoying the outdoors and improved accessibility, among other benefits for Illinois residents.…