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Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?
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… -
Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling. AARP Iowa is working to expand access to this housing option by championing a… -
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. … -
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.… -
Six Iowa Organizations Awarded 2024 Community Challenge Grants
We’re excited to announce that six organizations throughout Iowa will receive a combined $72,000 in 2024 AARP Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.8… -
Grant Opportunity for Community Improvement Projects
We know it takes time to build great communities. But we also believe that tangible improvements can spark long-term change. AARP launched the Community Challenge to fund projects that build momentum… -
Cedar Rapids ADUs
As small houses or apartments that exist on the same property lot as a single-family residence, Accessory Dwelling Units — or ADUs — play a major role in serving a national housing need. This home…
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