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AARP Grants Help Local Projects Boost Livability in Illinois

Posted on 10/31/24

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?

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…
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. …
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.…
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.…
Get Your Free AARP HomeFit® Guide

Posted on 02/23/24

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.…
Slideshow - Home Design for Aging in Place

Posted on 01/05/24 - By Sharon And Howard Johnson

A retired Oregon couple builds a house that truly works for people of all ages.…
Readers Sent Us Their Ideas for a Dream Home and Community for Aging

Posted on 10/20/23 - By Melissa Stanton Editor

The common theme: Existing structures should be redesigned to provide safe and affordable housing…
Different Bikes for Different Cyclists

Posted on 07/12/23

There isn't a one-type-fits-all bicycle for all riders or locations. Here's an illustrated look at several bike options…
Slideshow - Housing for a Changing America - Demographic Stats and Facts

Posted on 04/25/23

The popular vision of the American household is inaccurate and outdated. Unprecedented shifts in demographics and lifestyle have redefined who we are — and how we live…