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Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults in Arkansas

Posted on 12/11/25

From Little Rock to Pine Bluff, Fort Smith to Jonesboro, Arkansas has always lived with storms. Now, floods rise faster, tornadoes spin up with little warning, and ice and heat waves last longer.…
Local events. Lasting connections.

Posted on 06/01/25

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Welcome to AARP Local - We're Glad You're Here!

Posted on 06/01/25

AARP Local isn’t just a website – it’s your community hub, where your voice matters, your priorities come to life, and your neighbors come together. …
2025 Legislative Update

Posted on 05/09/25 - By Chris McCoy

A brief update on the issues we followed during this legislative session. …
West Memphis Becomes Arkansas’ Second AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities

Posted on 04/21/25

The age-friendly network encourages areas to prepare for the rapid aging of our nation’s population by providing a structured process that guides change.…
Disaster Preparedness

Posted on 03/01/25

Building more resilient communities—from natural disasters to Wi-Fi connection. …
2023 Community Challenge Grant: Breakin' Bread Community Kitchen

Posted on 03/01/25

Providing hot meals to older adults and those in need was a lot easier once needed repairs were made to this community kitchen's breaker box. …
2023 Community Challenge Grant: Cabot Animal Services

Posted on 03/01/25

Combining a community garden with adoptable pets is a win-win, especially for a nearby senior center. …
2023 Community Challenge Grant: Central Arkansas Library

Posted on 03/01/25

A library recognized the need for digital literacy and created an outreach program for those 50-plus. …
2023 Community Challenge Grant: WSBZ Farm

Posted on 03/01/25

Fresh food makes for healthier communities. Read about a grant winner that helps small farmers. …