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What the AARP! News and Notes from AARP Michigan

Posted on 12/02/24 - By Careena Eggleston

News and Notes from AARP Michigan…
AARP Real Possibilities TV

Posted on 11/26/24 - By Careena Eggleston

AARP Real Possibilities by AARP Michigan is a weekly TV show airing every Tuesday on ABC 53 in Lansing and Jackson at 9:00 am and ABC 4 West Michigan at noon.…
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.…
Veterans, Active Duty and Military Families

Posted on 11/11/24 - By Careena Eggleston

Free resources, community programming and access to discounts to meet the unique needs of veterans and their loved ones.…
AARP Michigan and Michigan Chamber Foundation Sponsor First Michigan U.S. Senate Debate

Posted on 10/04/24 - By Careena Eggleston

As the 2024 election approaches, Michigan voters will have the opportunity to hear directly from U.S. Senate candidates Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers during a highly anticipated debate on Tuesday,…
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…
Renee Fluker Honored as Winner of the AARP® Purpose Prize® Award for Midnight Golf Program Based in Detroit

Posted on 09/03/24 - By Careena Eggleston

Fluker and Six Other Nonprofit Founders Over Age 50 Will Receive $50,000 to Support Their Organizations…
AARP Awards Grants to Six Organizations in Michigan as Part of Nationwide Program to Make Communities More Livable

Posted on 06/27/24 - By Careena Eggleston

Today, AARP announced six organizations throughout Michigan will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants – part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343…
AARP Michigan Welcomes the City of Detroit to the Age-Friendly Network, Efforts Support an Age-Friendly Michigan

Posted on 06/07/24 - By Careena Eggleston

AARP Michigan is proud to announce the City of Detroit has officially joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. This significant milestone reflects the City's commitment to…