AARP Mississippi

06/09/2026

In Mississippi, 482,049 retirees depend on Social Security. AARP is urging Congress to act now to protect Social Security for today and generations to come. Read our full statement on the 2026 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report from AARP CEO Myechia Minter-Jordan: http://spr.ly/6185B8FU5L

06/09/2026

This is a moment for action. After a lifetime of paying into Social Security and Medicare, Americans deserve to count on what they’ve earned. AARP is urging Congress to act now to protect Social Security for today and generations to come.

Read our full statement on the 2026 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report from AARP CEO Myechia Minter-Jordan: http://spr.ly/6187B8FYzS

06/09/2026

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06/09/2026

05/29/2026

It's time to nominate an exceptional volunteer for the AARP Mississippi Andrus Award for Community Service - the Association’s most prestigious volunteer honor. This award recognizes outstanding individuals who are using their experience, talents, and skills to enrich the lives of others.

This is your chance to shine a light on someone who embodies the spirit of service—someone who gives their time, energy, and heart to uplift others and strengthen the community. Submit your nomination here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ANDRUS_AWARD S

05/29/2026

AARP Mississippi Jackson County volunteers joined Naturally Guided Health in Ocean Springs for Senior Health and Fitness Day, where they provided information on membership, fraud prevention, and brain health. The day also featured fraud prevention by providing free disposal of documents, medications and devices.

05/29/2026

AARP Mississippi volunteers participated in the Richland Senior Center's 2026 Walk for Wellness at the Richland Recreational Center. They shared information about brain health and emphasized the importance of staying active to support overall well-being and healthy aging.

This annual community event brought together older adults, partners, and local organizations for a morning focused on health, wellness, and fellowship. Attendees enjoyed a group walk, wellness activities, vendor engagement, and opportunities to connect with valuable community resources in a fun and supportive environment.

05/29/2026

AARP Mississippi supported the Mississippi Mental Health Faith-Based Summit by providing valuable resource information focused on brain health and healthy aging. The summit created an important space for faith leaders, mental health professionals, and community organizations to come together to promote awareness, education, and support for mental wellness across Mississippi communities.

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

AARP Mississippi proudly supported the Fannie Lou Hamer Hometown Sister Strut, engineered by iHeart Radio, as communities came together to raise awareness, celebrate survivors, and honor those impacted by breast cancer.

Our volunteers were honored to stand alongside community partners while sharing valuable resources on healthy aging, caregiving, fraud prevention, and brain health.