AARP Massachusetts is advocating for you. We're doing everything we can to make your neighborhoods, towns, cities, and rural areas great places to live for people of all ages.
Massachusetts communities should have safe, walkable streets, age-friendly housing, transportation options, and opportunities for residents of all ages to stay active.
AARP Massachusetts signed on to a letter to Massachusetts House leaders urging them to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to be built across the Commonwealth without municipal approval.
Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.
AARP is making a post-pandemic push to combat loneliness and social isolation by hosting a series of in-person events, including a trip to the New England Botanic Garden, ice cream socials and an outing to the Cambridge Jazz Festival. A 2023 advisory from the U.S. surgeon general declared increasing loneliness, isolation and lack of connection to be a public health crisis.
In honor of Brain Health Awareness Month this June, AARP Massachusetts has teamed up with the Alzheimer's Association for a special education series about brain health and Alzheimer's disease. Sign up to learn more about the links between diet, sleep, exercise, and brain health.
Connect with AARP at these Summer "Get The Scoop" events in your area- receive a complimentary small soft-serve ice cream and ‘get the scoop’ on the latest information about the Social Security program. June & July.
From building the framework for caring for a loved one to decluttering and downsizing, we have valuable information on caregiving for everyone. Plus, find links to caregiving resources here in the Bay State and information from experts from across the country to help you in your caregiving journey.