Helpful Resources

To provide a variety of resources, the tools and guidance have been collected from a variety of sources and are presented as is. We will continue to update them from time to time.

Hear from a Friendly Voice

Request a phone call from an AARP volunteer. Monday to Friday 9AM to 5PM EDT.

Connect2Affect

Connect2Affect is an AARP Foundation program that provides information, resources, and strategies to help increase social connection.

Coronavirus Stimulus Payment Calculator

Calculate how much your stimulus payment could be and find answers to other stimulus questions.

AARP Coronavirus News & Guidance

Find a wealth of content for health, caregiving, and more.

Move to Motown Magic with AARP!

Get your dose of joy and community on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 11-1pm ET with a FREE virtual dance party featuring performances by Boyz II Men and Thelma Houston.

Stay Active at Home

Live online group yoga classes via two way video (via laptop, phone or table) – with teachers who can see and support you in real time.

Join an Online Discussion

Chat with others about their experiences and engage in online activities together.

Wellness Approachable for all Ages, Abilities, and Lifestyles

Produces seated elliptical machines that can facilitate exercises in-home.

Manage Your Bills Remotely

Once enrolled, SilverBills will receive, scrutinize and safely store clients’ bills and make sure bills are paid correctly and on time. SilverBills provides all services remotely, by phone, email, text, mail and fax.

Plan Ahead

Estate planning can be a daunting task no matter how savvy you are. At Trust & Will, our goal is to make the process of setting up a Guardianship, Will or Trust as simple and straightforward as possible.

Assess Your Risk for COVID-19

Check your symptoms and figure out if you should get tested for coronavirus––or if it's safer to stay home.

Virtual Reality Focused on Family Connection

A virtual reality app connecting family members across generations by bringing them together inside a virtual world filled with immersive experiences.

Make It Easier for Your Family in the Future

Online platform to discover, store, and share end-of-life preferences.

Locate, Organize, and Share Important Information

Life Site is a digital safety security box for families where important files and documents can be digitized and secured.

Track Your Health At Home

Monitor your chronic health issues while at home, including potential Coronavirus symptoms and any other chronic conditions, so you can collaborate with your care team from the comfort of your home.

One source for everything end of life and death planning

Find the guidance you need for navigating life before and after death in one online account. Pre-planning, funeral planning, grief and more.

Personalized grief support, all year long

You'll receive text messages with resources and tips to help you feel less alone. If your friends want to help, but aren't sure how, we'll text them suggestions too.

Stay Connected to Your Grandchildren

Sign-up for fun, yet meaningful ways to stay connected and build bonds with your grandchildren - no matter the distance.

Free Live Online Classes Taught by Seniors

Sign up for a group or 1 on 1 classes. Learn how to use services like; Zoom, Gmail, Uber, grocery delivery, exercise apps, even the Basics of Medicare.

A sisterhood of sharing that is private, convenient and easy

Virtually set up a conversation to share or gain insight on a variety of women’s topics, including issues related to COVID.

Heal together. Take charge.

Managing health conditions? Make helpful connections within a safe community, read medication reviews, and track treatment effectiveness with people like you.

Element3 Health Free Virtual Clubs

Sign up to engage with others online in Virtual Clubs centered on the things you love to do - from tai chi to crafting, chess, line dancing and more!

Unemployment Benefits Finder

Find unemployment benefits in your state and learn how to file for them.

Food and Nutrition Assistance Finder

Find food and nutrition assistance program in your area.

Guided Meditation

Offers guided meditations for anxiety. Available on desktop and mobile devices.

Meditation, Reflection and Bedtime Stories!

Smartphone based-app that offers a range of meditation, reflection, wellness and sleep support offerings.

Helplines

Find someone to speak with or tools to connect with others.

21 Day Meditation

Oprah Winfrey and Deepok Chopra are offering a 21 day guided meditation program.

Change Your Mood

Online positive mood-training program with games, suggestions for activities, and gratitude prompts to encourage keeping a positive mood.

Watch Netflix as a Group

Netflix is offering something new called a Nextflix Party. Netflix Party synchronizes video playback and adds group chat to your favorite Netflix shows.

Play an Online Word Game with a Friend

Play a popular social mobile word game with your friends.

Take a Museum Tour From Home

Take a virtual museum tour.

Google Arts & Culture

Take a tour of some of the most popular museums and sites in the world. Spending time surrounded by visual arts can provide an escape from daily routine, especially disrupted daily routine.

Use Alexa to Play Family Trivia

If you have Alexa, you can play trivia with the entire family.

Drawing Tutorials for Beginners

YouTube offers many tutorials for people who want to learn to draw. RapidFireArt is a good one.

Elementary School Online Learning Tool

Daily activities and learning tools for young learners while school is closed.

Learn Something New

Take free online courses from a range of Top American Univserities to learn more on a wide array of subjects.

Learn a New Language

Use this online platform to start learning a new language; learning can be in small, micro-lessons or longer.

Take a Free Course

Explore history lessons, music, art business strategies and more. The Great Courses is offering one free month of membership.

Learn from Top Instructors

Streaming on-demand video lectures today from top instructors in subjects like business, computer science, data science, language learning, & more. Many classes are free.

Cook What's In Your Pantry

Tell us the ingredients you have and we'll tell you what to cook.

Official CDC Site

Check here frequently for the latest updates and guidance on social distancing, hygiene and more to help stop the spread of the virus.