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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…
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…
Building Livable Communities: Celebrate World Car-Free Day in Tampa with AARP Tampa Bay!

Posted on 08/29/24 - By Ann-Marie Waterman

Mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, and join us for the 2nd Annual World Car-Free Day in Tampa! This exciting event, organized by Walk Bike Tampa and sponsored by AARP Tampa Bay, promises…
AARP Florida Makes Livable Communities Local

Posted on 07/08/24 - By Jeff Johnson

Recently, AARP Florida announced the recipients of the 2024 Community Challenge grants—a select group of organizations throughout the state. These grantees will undertake quick-action projects this…
AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!

Posted on 06/26/24

AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of…
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. …
Honoring our Veterans at Jacksonville Jazz Fest

Posted on 05/29/24 - By Maryanna Antoldi

AARP Jacksonville attended the 2024 Jacksonville Jazz Festival with one goal in mind: to give our members and Veterans a place to sit back, relax, and enjoy our resources.…
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.…
Empowering Miami: A Journey Towards Age-Friendly Living

Posted on 05/02/24

On April 24, Thayra Hausheer, an AARP Florida Executive Council Member, presented Mayor Francis Suarez and the Commissioners of the City of Miami with a recognition plaque for completing a five-year…
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.…