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As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and voting options in Virginia, such as absentee voting, early voting or voting with a disability.
We're fighting every day to make aging easier. Your voice matters, and we help make sure that our elected officials in the Commonwealth hear it.
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AARP speakers are available on a wide range of topics including Social Security, fraud prevention and more.
Bridge is a highly social game that provides brain stimulation whether you’re taking classes or playing in games. If you’re looking for a challenge and want to make more friends, this is the game for you.
Vaccination Booster Rates Remain Stalled Amid Winter Surge
House Bill 1564 will make nursing homes safer; House Bill 1596 and Senate Bill 957 will help lower drug prices
Getting yourself out of debt is hard work and it is time intensive. Be wary of offers of guaranteed quick fixes.
Here’s a New Year’s Resolution we could all benefit from: be vigilant about cryptocurrency scams. Fraud involving crypto investment schemes and crypto as payment in other schemes skyrocketed in 2022, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Reported losses exceeded $1 billion.
State lawmakers are weighing a new tool to curb high drug costs: a review board that would be able to set payment limits for some medications.
Federal data suggest that losses from elder financial abuse perpetrated by a known person are greater than when fraud is perpetrated by anonymous scammers. Far too many families find out about financial abuse too late and regret not seeing the signs or asking more questions.
Dr. Heisung Lee Receives 2022 Andrus Award for Community Service
Who doesn’t want to give their loved ones that perfect holiday postcard moment? You know, the big box with a bow that has a furry new member of the family inside. Unfortunately, that desire to create a cherished memory of a holiday pet leads many to a scam they won’t soon forget.
Join AARP Virginia and Insight Memory Care Center in-person in Fairfax, or online on Feb. 22, 2023, as we learn more about the importance of diverse perspectives and participants in Alzheimer’s disease research – and what comes next to foster more inclusive research.
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