AARP Foundation

05/11/2026

Are your property taxes going up even when your income isn’t?

As home values rise, so can your property tax bill. But the good news is that there may be ways to reduce what you owe. This guide breaks down 6 simple ways you may be able to lower your property taxes — and protect your budget.

Paying too much in property taxes? Learn six ways to reduce your bill, including appealing your appraisal and finding exemptions.

05/10/2026

Whether you’re a mom, a grandma, or someone who’s stepped up as a mother figure, we’re celebrating you today. Happy Mother’s Day! 💐🩷

We’re inspired by all of the moms and grandmothers 50 and older who give back to their communities every day. Here are a few of our favorite stories:

• Nina Sanchez shares her passion for helping children read, and what it meant to attend her granddaughter's college graduation: http://spr.ly/6188BBcK78

• A mother and son find a meaningful way to give back together: http://spr.ly/6189BBcK7D

• A family turns their love of learning into action: http://spr.ly/6180BBcK7E

💬 Which mom or mother figure has inspired you to give back?

05/08/2026

This Mother's Day, we’re thinking about the women who show up every day to support their families and communities.

💬 What’s the best advice your mom — or any mom — ever gave you?

Share in the comments — we’d love to hear from you! 💕

05/07/2026

“We believe everyone deserves to age with dignity and security,” says AARP Foundation President Claire Casey.

⚾ Learn more about our recent special night out at Nationals Park and our commitment to strike out senior poverty.

We celebrated our volunteers with a night at Nationals Park

05/07/2026

"Rising costs are on my mind, and they're just going to go higher. You have to eat. You have to have health care," says Myndie Friedman, 69.

Nearly 20% of Americans of retirement age are employed or seeking employment. "You have to eat," said one 69-year-old of her reasons for continuing to work.

05/06/2026

Last night, we were proud to partner with the Washington Nationals for a special "Strike Out Senior Poverty" night at Nationals Park! ⚾

Before the first pitch, we recognized dedicated donors and AARP Foundation Tax‑Aide volunteer leaders who are committed to helping older adults thrive. Fans also cheered as AARP Foundation President Claire Casey threw out the ceremonial first pitch and Senior Vice President of Litigation William Alvarado Rivera officially kicked off the game with “Play ball!”

With hundreds of AARP and AARP Foundation staff and guests filling the stands, the message was clear: We're all stepping up to the plate to end senior poverty.

Learn more: http://spr.ly/6188BBgHp4

📷 Photos by Cheriss May for AARP

05/04/2026

Watch as AARP Foundation Experience Corps volunteer Nina Sanchez talks about teaching elementary school children to read, and how her passion for education led to her being granted a Wish of a Lifetime experience: getting to see one of her granddaughters graduate from college! ❤️

Interested in joining Nina as an AARP Foundation Experience Corps volunteer? Learn more: http://spr.ly/6180BBwgA6

05/04/2026

We help people over 50 in financial need cut through the red tape to get the benefits they’ve earned. Use the Force!

Learn more: http://spr.ly/6187BBwg07

05/01/2026

Older adults deserve to age comfortably at home, not be forced into nursing facilities. But broken systems can easily take away that choice.

Not on our watch.

➡️ A federal judge allowed a class action lawsuit to move forward after finding evidence that some older adults and people with disabilities in New Hampshire aren't getting the Medicaid‑approved help they need at home, like assistance with bathing, cooking, or getting around safely. When that help doesn’t show up, people can be pushed into nursing facilities — even when the law says they should be able to stay at home.

Learn more about the case and our work representing the class of plaintiffs: http://spr.ly/6182BBug5w

04/29/2026

As Miss America 2000 and the daughter of a Vietnam War veteran, Heather French Henry advocated for an end to homelessness among veterans. She has also served as the commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs.

As she says, no one gets through life alone — and volunteers prove that every day. 💛

This National Volunteer Month, we’re celebrating people who are giving back. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6188BBOkc0

04/29/2026

Do you love your local community center or library? Let us know below!

🔗 Find local assistance near you: http://spr.ly/6181BBOkdf