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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. …
A Renewed Focus on Street Safety for Hoosiers

Posted on 04/01/25

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…
AARP Indiana Promotes Safer Streets in Fort Wayne

Posted on 02/28/25

Fort Wayne is a vibrant and growing city that welcomes new residents every year. Whether walking, biking, driving, or using public transit, everyone deserves safe and accessible streets.…
Parks for People and Pups of All Ages

Posted on 12/17/24

Off-leash dog parks are the fastest-growing type of park in the United States…
Pushing for Property Tax Relief in Indiana

Posted on 12/01/24

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…
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 Aim to Boost Livability

Posted on 11/01/24

AARP Indiana and the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority have teamed up on a grant program geared toward improving the quality of life for Hoosiers 50 and older. The program has helped…
Grants Fund Local Improvements in Indiana

Posted on 10/01/24

Five Indiana groups received 2024 AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling $50,910, for projects that make neighborhoods more livable for all residents.…