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  AARP Fitness Parks Make it Fun and Easy to Exercise and Connect Your Community

  Posted on 11/19/24

  We all know that getting outside and moving has benefits, especially for those aged 50 and older. From improving heart,…

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  Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?

  Posted on 11/19/24

  A garage isn’t just a place to park your car or store rarely-used items. It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a…

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  Want to Live a Lifetime Safely in Your Home? Hear from the Experts

  Posted on 11/19/24

  More than 25 percent of adults age 65 and older fall every year and many of those accidents occur at home. So, AARP…

• AARP in Missouri

  

  AARP Missouri Post Election Wrap Up

  Posted on 11/14/24

  Shift in statewide results moving about 4 points toward Republicans

• AARP in Missouri

  

  Help Older Adults in Your Community

  Posted on 11/14/24

  AARP Foundation Tax-Aide seeks volunteers for 2025 tax season

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  AARP Grants Help Revitalize Public Spaces in Missouri

  Posted on 10/31/24

  Six entities around the state this year received AARP Community Challenge grants—totaling $61,050. The program funds…

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  Volunteers Highlight the Importance of Voting in “Why I Vote” Video Series

  Posted on 10/31/24

  Your voice and vote counts

• AARP in Missouri

  

  How to Vote in Missouri’s 2024 Elections

  Posted on 10/08/24 - By Maura Kelly Lannan

  Missouri: Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as absentee, early voting…

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  Monday, Nov 25, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. CT

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	<p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 11/19/24</p>

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