Healthy Living and Aging Well in Nevada

Staying active and connected is one of the best things you can do for your health as you age. Across Nevada, AARP offers free classes, local events, and trusted resources to help you move more, keep your mind sharp, and stay connected to your community. Whether you live in Las Vegas, Reno, or a rural community, this guide is a good place to start.

 

Move more, at any level

You do not need a gym membership or special equipment to stay active. These programs are built for older adults and offer options for every ability level, from gentle chair exercises to strength and balance training.

Free live online exercise classes

Senior Planet from AARP offers free live online classes in strength training, stretching, tai chi, chair yoga, and more. You can join from a computer or smartphone anywhere in Nevada.

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Free and low-cost classes near you

The AARP Foundation maintains a guide to free and low-cost exercise options, including SilverSneakers, which is available at no extra cost through many Medicare plans, and Senior Planet online classes.

Explore affordable exercise options

 

Keep your mind sharp

Research shows that everyday lifestyle choices can help support brain health as you age. AARP shares practical habits, activities, and brain-health resources you can use at home.

Find brain-health tools and explainers

 

Find local events near you

AARP Nevada hosts walking groups, movie clubs, learning sessions, and community events across the state throughout the year. Events are open to everyone, and most do not require an AARP membership to attend.

Explore AARP Near You by ZIP code

 

Stay connected to your community

Staying socially connected is as important to healthy aging as staying physically active. Senior Planet from AARP offers free discussion groups, technology classes, and a welcoming community that meets online and in person, so it is easier to build connections and learn new skills.

Join the community and browse free classes

Volunteering is another way to stay active and meet people. AARP Nevada has volunteer roles across the state to fit different interests and schedules.

See AARP Nevada volunteer opportunities

 

When you or someone you love needs more support

If you are helping care for a parent, spouse, relative, or friend, AARP Nevada offers free caregiving guides, planning tools, and resources to help you prepare and stay organized.

Explore AARP Nevada family caregiving resources

For help finding services such as food assistance, transportation, in-home support, or Medicare questions, Nevada 211 maintains statewide directories you can search by ZIP code. Call 211 or 1-866-535-5654, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific time, excluding holidays, or search online any time.

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