As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Georgians—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.
There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you prune the top of a rose cane, it will stimulate growth below the pruned section. Pruning in late fall or winter is risky. The environmental temperatures will not support growth.
AARP Texas voiced support Thursday (May 7) for an Austin City Council resolution that calls for more resources to combat the high numbers of COVID-19 cases in area nursing homes.
Social Security is a critical part of your retirement income. Whether you're nearing retirement or planning for the future, it's essential to understand how your benefits work and how to protect them.
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.
On March 28th, AARP Pennsylvania joined city leaders, and community partners at the 2025 Vision Zero Conference as they highlighted progress, challenges, and the work still ahead to ensure safe, walkable communities for all. We spoke with many city leaders on hand, including City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, Deputy Managing Director Michael Carroll, City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas, and others.
In today’s fast-moving and often confusing political and media environment, I want you – our dedicated AARP volunteers – to know that we’re fully engaged in protecting Social Security and advocating on behalf of our members.