AARP North Carolina

08/28/2026

A recent neighborhood walking tour organized by AARP and community partners in Asheville helped local political candidates better understand people's needs.

AARP and community partners in Asheville held a neighborhood walkin...

08/26/2026

Are you a free caregiver to someone over 18? Find resources that can help you in your caregiving duties, such as transportation, financial management, daily support, and more. Get started by calling 2-1-1 or (888) 892-1162 or by visiting NC211.org. Searching is free, confidential, multilingual, and 24/7.

Caregiver resources are available by partnership with United Way of NC's program and AARP North Carolina

08/26/2026

Social Security, aging, AI whistleblowers and more, in readers' eyes.

08/19/2026

Watch out for credit card skimmers. Skimmer devices are often installed on card readers that collect credit card numbers. Thieves recover and use this information to make fraudulent purchases.

Although skimmers can be hard to spot, it’s possible to identify a ...

08/17/2026

Will Social Security be there when I'm ready? What is in store for Social Security?

Bill Sweeney, the AARP Director of Government Affairs, talks about Social Security and what could happen in the future. 

08/14/2026

Today is Social Security's 91st birthday and a great time to understand what you've earned. Set up a "My Social Security" account today at >> http://spr.ly/6186B1rXNy

08/13/2026

How well do you know your Social Security?
Do you know what you've earned?
Join us for My Social Security Day: http://spr.ly/6187B1uBxc

08/12/2026

Social Security turns 91 on August 14th! AARP North Carolina has a number of virtual and live events over the next several weeks to help you learn more about the benefits you've earned. More at >> http://spr.ly/6188B1OuPK

Find events at http://spr.ly/6188B1OuPK and get the latest news, expert claiming advice, and answers to the most frequently asked questions about Social Security benefits at >> http://spr.ly/6180B1OuPM

08/12/2026

Congratulations to the Town of Mayodan for working to make your town a great place for all ages. Learn more >> https://www.aarp.org/states/north-carolina/aarp-commits-237000-to-strengthen-21-communities-across-north-carolina/

Project partners and community members gather in front of the pedestrian tunnel near the Madison Mayodan Recreation Center to thank AARP for a $10,000 Community Challenge grant.

Front row, from left: Denise Hicks, Senior Center Coordinator, Madison Mayodan Recreation Center; Janis Herring, Madison Mayodan Senior Center member; Amy Swisher, Grants and Marketing Coordinator, Madison Mayodan Recreation Center; and Melody Shuler, Town Manager, Town of Mayodan.

Back row, from left: Wanda Shelton, Madison Mayodan Senior Center member; Lee Mitchell, Director, Madison Mayodan Recreation Center; Lindsay Pegg, Tourism Manager, Rockingham County Economic Development and Tourism; and Jennifer Edwards, Executive Director, Rockingham County Arts Council.

08/11/2026

How well do you know your Social Security?
Do you know what you've earned?
Join us for My Social Security Day: http://spr.ly/6182B1MZw8