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.
For nine decades, Social Security has been a stable and reliable foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans—and we believe it must remain that way for generations to come.
Explore how a recent Scam Jam event united experts, law enforcement, and community members to fight elder fraud, share real cases, and empower older adults to protect themselves.
A unique scam awareness event invited guests to step into the role of detective, solving a fictional mystery based on real scam tactics while exploring how to spot red flags and protect themselves from fraud in everyday life.
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Under a state law that took effect in July 2024, Virginia's first responders – including dispatchers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel – must undergo training on how to recognize the signs of dementia and respond effectively to them.
What do a shredding truck, scam information tables and bowling have in common? The answer could be found in Roanoke this month at AARP Virginia's fraud prevention event.