AARP Mississippi

AARP Mississippi advocates on behalf of Mississippians over 50 and helps them improve the quality of their lives in their own communities.

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It's time to nominate an exceptional volunteer for the AARP Mississippi Andrus Award for Community Service - the Association’s most prestigious volunteer honor. Submit your nomination here:
https://t.co/5Y9h6XFntf S

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AARP MS Jackson County volunteers joined Naturally Guided Health in Ocean Springs for Senior Health and Fitness Day, where they provided information on fraud prevention and brain health. They also offered free disposal of documents, medications and devices.

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AARP MS 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.

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AARP MS supported the MS Mental Health Faith-Based Summit by providing valuable information focused on brain health and healthy aging. The summit created a space for faith leaders, mental health professionals, and community organizations to come together to promote awareness.

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AARP MS supported the Fannie Lou Hamer Hometown Sister Strut, engineered by iHeart Radio, as communities raise awareness, celebrate survivors, and honor those impacted by breast cancer. Our volunteers shared information about caregiving, fraud prevention, and more.

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In celebration of Older Americans Month, @AARPMS was proud to sponsor the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District Senior Prom — a joyful event that brought together older adults for an afternoon filled with music, dancing, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

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This week on Capitol Hill, @AARPMS State President Chelsea Crittle, Ph.D. met with members of Congress and their staffs to discuss issues vital to Mississippians age 50+ - Social Security, fraud prevention, and caregiving. #AARPOnTheHill

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We thank @RepEzell for meeting with @AARPMS State President Chelsea Crittle, Ph.D. this week. She discussed issues vital to his constituents age 50+ - Social Security, fraud prevention, and caregiving. #AARPOnTheHill

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We thank @RepMichaelGuest for meeting with @AARPMS State President Chelsea Crittle, Ph.D. this week. She discussed issues vital to his constituents age 50+ - Social Security, fraud prevention, and caregiving. #AARPOnTheHill

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WLOX covered the AARP Jackson County Chapter's Fraud Prevention Lunch and Learn this week in Pascagoula, featuring bank officials and law enforcement. The event is part of AARP MS Fraud Blitz Month activities. https://t.co/Voc8nibRME

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Join AARP MS and the Attorney General’s Office on Friday, April 17 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. to safely shred your documents, dispose of unused medications, and recycle old electronics. Protect your identity. Where: 3780 Goodman Road, Southaven, MS,
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Mississippi's 690,000 family caregivers now provide $9.4 billion worth of labor each year, according to a new AARP report. Without family caregivers, more Mississippians would rely on expensive institutional care, driving higher costs for taxpayers and public programs.

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AARP MS Central Volunteers joined Meegie Jordan, Associate State Director for Community Outreach, in delivering an engaging and interactive fraud prevention presentation at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson.

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AARP MS Jackson County volunteers participated in the Pascagoula Spring Fling Annual Senior Health Fair engaging with older adults and community members while sharing valuable resources on health, wellness, and fraud prevention.

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AARP MS hosted a successful community shred event at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Pascagoula this week to help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents and reduce the risk of identity theft and fraud.

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The @AARPMS Vicksburg volunteers dedicated a recent meeting to Black History Month by sharing meaningful facts and stories about local trailblazers who helped shape the community’s history. Attendees' attire represented significant figures and eras, adding a powerful visual.

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During a recent @AARPMS volunteer meeting in celebration of Black History Month, volunteers honored the occasion by wearing traditional African American attire, creating a vibrant and meaningful atmosphere. Several members shared Black history facts and reflections.

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At the 2026 MS Delta Caregivers Conference, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association, Meegie Jordan, AARP MS Associate State Director for Community Outreach, led Prepare to Care, an engaging session focused on strengthening and supporting caregivers at every stage of the journey.