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.
Join the movement to make Anchorage a city for all ages! Age-Friendly Anchorage, sponsored by AARP Alaska, is a volunteer-powered effort to ensure everyone—no matter their age or ability—can live, work, play, and thrive in our community.
With more than 58,000 veterans calling Delaware home, AARP has a long history of supporting those who have served in the U.S. armed forces, and we take pride in helping them navigate life’s transitions. Caring for a veteran or service member is meaningful work, but it can also be challenging. Every caregiving journey is unique, and AARP is here to help. We offer free resources and community programs designed to support military families and caregivers. These include guidance on health care and housing, fraud protection, career training, job search assistance, and family caregiving.
Mounting caregiving expenses and emotional burnout intensify the pressure on the Sandwich Generation. Here are tools and support to help regain control and protect your well-being
The halls of our Capitol building are quieter now that the 2025 legislative session has ended. While this session was one of the toughest in recent years, largely due to a significant budget shortfall, we passed several impactful policies that will benefit Washingtonians. From improved healthcare systems to smart city planning, our team of staff and volunteers have worked tirelessly to ensure that the needs of older residents are met with compassion and dedication. Let's look at some of the highlights.
In an ever-changing—and often confusing—political and media environment, AARP is continuing to fight on behalf of our members to protect Social Security.
Older Americans depend on services provided by the Social Security Administration, whether it be over the phone, online, or face-to-face at local field offices.
AARP Wyoming’s GRT is a group of AARP members in the Cowboy State who enjoy learning and advocating for policy that helps older adults in Wyoming. The GRT meets monthly during the legislative interim to do a deep dive into a policy topic, and weekly during the Legislative Session. During a planning meeting in March, the GRT overwhelmingly requested more information on gaming in Wyoming and its impacts to the state’s coffers in light of property tax cuts.
Join AARP AK and presenters from the Alaska Medicare Information Office, Federal Trade Commission, Alaska Legal Services and retirement planning specialists to learn what you need to know to be financially fit, prevent fraud, learn about legal documents and advance planning before retiring.
This Memorial Day weekend, you’re invited to a powerful two-day event honoring Wyoming’s veterans and their families at the Veterans Talking to Veterans (VTTV) Memorial Day Celebration in Dubois, Wyoming.