AARP Massachusetts

🚨New Family Caregiving Data for Massachusetts: Valuing the Invaluable ➡️$22 billion in the economic value of caregivers ➡️1.4 million caregivers in MA ➡️920 million hours devoted to caregiving spr.ly/6019B65B61

At the Worcester Volunteer Network meeting, we got great information about PACE programming across the state that supports older adults to age at home & helps connect them with resources. Thanks to Kathy Lavelle from the Summit Eldercare PACE program who shared it with us!

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Tax season is here & fraudsters are looking for ways to steal money, personal information, & data. From email schemes to misleading tax credits—we’ll discuss common scams & how to protect yourself. Sign up for our March Fraud Talk Tuesday to learn more: spr.ly/6013hSDyP

We had an excellent time at our AARP Pickleball Clinic in Danvers! Thank you to everyone who came out to play and learn more about the sport!

Are you curious about the future of Social Security? Join AARP and Commissioner Frank Bisignano for a free live Q&A to learn more. Sign up today: spr.ly/6010hqtLw

With 1.4 million caregivers across the Bay State, we know family caregivers are stressed. Now we have the numbers to show that! Check out the results of our survey of Family Caregivers in Massachusetts: spr.ly/6018hUGlY

Apply for our 2026 Community Challenge grant program by March 4th! It is designed to make communities more livable for people of all ages through improvements that jump-start long-term change. Last year, we funded 13 projects across Massachusetts! ➡️spr.ly/6019hdt7F

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Today was so much fun playing pickleball in Danvers! Thanks to those who attended! We are hosting another AARP Pickleball Clinic this month, join us: spr.ly/6015hytP1

1️⃣ month from today on March 4th our Community Challenge Grant applications are due! These grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable. Learn more and apply here: spr.ly/6018hyqig

We had a blast at our AARP Pickleball Clinic in Burlington! Thank you to everyone who joined us to play! Sign up for our next pickleball event in Danvers: spr.ly/6018h8XIE

Our wonderful volunteers wrote cards to help older adults experiencing loneliness and isolation feel supported for the nonprofit organization Ethos Care at our Worcester Volunteer Network Meeting today. Thank you to all who came by and worked on making these cards!

Today we had a great time at our AARP Pickleball Clinic in Burlington! Thanks to those who came to play and learn more about the sport with us! We are hosting more pickleball events this year, sign up for the next one: spr.ly/6014CIAkk

AARP Massachusetts is proud to support the new recommendations to strengthen assisted living standards for older adults across the Commonwealth! Learn more here: spr.ly/6018CajY6

At our Boston Volunteer Network Meeting, we made cards for older adults who are feeling lonely, isolated, and receive services from the nonprofit organization Ethos. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped us make these beautiful cards!

🚨Attention Local Leaders: The 2026 AARP Community Challenge begins in January! Learn about our annual grant funding program and be among the first to know when the application period opens: spr.ly/61887CqoQ

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Thank you to all our terrific volunteers who donated gifts at the Toys for Tots Drive! Toys for Tots has organized holiday toy drives all across the country for more than 14 million children annually.

Today we celebrated our amazing Boston volunteers at our end of year party! We are so grateful for our excellent volunteers in the Bay State. Come volunteer with us in 2026: spr.ly/6010CDBSG