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Is Your Outdoor Space An Enjoyable Haven or Lurking With Hazards?
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… -
Parks for People and Pups of All Ages
Off-leash dog parks are the fastest-growing type of park in the United States… -
AARP Awards Grants to Eight Organizations in Virginia as Part of Nationwide Program to Make Communities More Livable
Grantees across the state will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; and more, with an… -
Kitchens: The Heart of the Home
Though the kitchen is a place of togetherness, they harbor risks, and these dangers worsen as we age. … -
AARP’s Vision for Healthy Aging: A Community-Focused Approach
What do older adults want? The answer is simple: “a society in which all people can live with dignity and purpose and fulfill their goals and dreams.” This vision, articulated by Ethel Percy Andrus… -
Improve Bathroom Safety: Prevent Slips and Falls
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
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
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.… -
Commonwealth Council on Aging Seeks Nominations for 2024 Best Practices Awards
AARP Virginia is proud to support the awards, which will be given to innovative programs and services that assist older adults to age in the community. … -
AARP Virginia Accepting 2024 Community Challenge Grant Applications
The annual program aims to make communities in Virginia more livable for people of all ages …
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