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Grants Boost Pedestrian Safety, Livability in Missouri

Posted on 11/01/25

AARP offered grants totaling $70,467 to six Missouri entities to fund transportation, housing, digital connections and public space improvements.…
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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. …
CMT, AARP and Partners Unveil Latest Transit Transformation in City of St. Louis

Posted on 03/14/25

MetroBus stop located at 13th and Gravois Ave. at the entrance to Soulard in the City of St. Louis dedicated on March 13th…
AARP Missouri 2025 Community Challenge Grant

Posted on 01/10/25

Annual program aims to make communities in Missouri more livable for people of all ages…
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…
Want to Live a Lifetime Safely in Your Home? Hear from the Experts

Posted on 11/19/24

More than 25 percent of adults age 65 and older fall every year and many of those accidents occur at home. So, AARP wants to help you make your home safer for your loved ones.…
AARP Grants Help Revitalize Public Spaces in Missouri

Posted on 11/01/24

Six entities around the state this year received AARP Community Challenge grants—totaling $61,050. The program funds local projects to improve public spaces, housing, transportation and civic…
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. …