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Does Your Home Meet Your Future Needs?
Join our FREE two-part AARP HomeFit® virtual seminar series to learn changes to make today so you can thrive in your home for years to come.
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Dementia Friendly Homes: A Room-by-Room Guide
If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, find out what steps you can take to make the home environment safer and more welcoming.
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. CT
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Walk and Roll: Advocating for Pedestrians and Cyclists
Learn about the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and become part of a growing coalition of people working to improve cycling and walking conditions in the state.
Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. CTOnline Event -
HomeFit: Making Your Home Safe and Livable for All
Learn more about AARP's HomeFit guide and how you can use it to make your home into a place where you can stay as you and your loved ones age.
Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. CTOnline Event
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AARP Grants Help Local Projects Boost Livability in Illinois
Eight Illinois entities received 2024 AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling just over $60,000. The grants fund projects aimed at improving public spaces, housing, transit and civic engagement,… -
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… -
Kitchens: The Heart of the Home
Though the kitchen is a place of togetherness, they harbor risks, and these dangers worsen as we age. …
Home & Community Resources
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.
AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit
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.
Veterans Home Modification Benefits Guide: Digital Edition
This guide connects veterans and military families with financial assistance programs to modify their homes. All information is free.
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