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.
Medicare Open Enrollment is right around the corner, and for Alabama residents, it’s a crucial time to review your health coverage and make informed decisions for the year ahead. The enrollment period begins October 15 and ends December 7, 2025. During this window, Medicare beneficiaries should review their current supplemental plans (such as Medicare Advantage or Part D drug coverage) and determine if that coverage still fits their needs.
Tropical Storm Ida has moved into the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to strengthen to a hurricane quickly - possibly Category 3 by the time it makes expected landfall on Sunday, August 29. Depending on the final track of the storm, both coastal and inland areas of Alabama can potentially expect the following:
Schools are back in session. The Delta variant is spreading quickly across Alabama. And some still have questions about the vaccines. We know you have questions, and we want to help you get answers.
Is your 65th birthday coming up? You know what that means: It’s time to prepare for Medicare. Get ahead of the game with answers from our free webinar on Medicare, including when to enroll, what’s covered and where to find help along the way.
AARP Alabama released the following statement today after being alerted by a member of the public that a new scam is circulating in Alabama - and the scammers are claiming to be from AARP.
AARP Alabama is recruiting a self-motivated social media intern to join its team. It is a paid internship with an anticipated start date of July 2021 and an end date of December 2021. It is currently a teleworking position.
According to the FBI, con artists target older Americans to steal their banking information and identities. AARP Alabama is helping residents avoid becoming victims in many ways, including by hosting online tutorials, known as Fraud Watch Fridays, to provide details of common scams and how to steer clear of them. The sessions are being held at noon, on June 4 and 18, and on July 2, 16 and 30.