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AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow

Get tips on how to decide what to keep and what to let go — and how to make it happen — when you’re ready to start decluttering and downsizing.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. CT

Online Event
Create a Pollinator Garden with Native Plants

Learn about growing native plants - discover their benefits, soil health tips and natural pest control for a sustainable garden.

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. CT

Online Event
Adapting Your Home for Aging in Place

Our AARP HomeFit workshop will share smart solutions for making your home comfortable and safe for the long term.

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. CT

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Helping Hoosiers Get Housing That Fits Needs for a Lifetime

Louise Dixon didn’t think she would find housing that allowed her to care for her brother who has mobility needs and requires bed rest. Thanks to AARP Indiana and Habitat for Humanity of Evansville,…
A Renewed Focus on Street Safety for Hoosiers

AARP Indiana and other advocates in Fort Wayne want the city to update its Complete Streets policy — helping to make streets more accessible and safer for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and public…
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…

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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.