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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.
New Data Show 23% Of Adults in Illinois Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
This October, three powerful events invite our community to reflect, connect, and heal. Este octubre, dos eventos poderosos invitan a nuestra comunidad a reflexionar, conectarse y sanar.
Turn a lifetime of experience into the experience of a lifetime! Become and AARP IL volunteer and make a difference in your community.
More than 60 percent of surveyed Delaware residents over 45 say they are currently providing unpaid care to a family member or friend or have done so in the past, according to a recent AARP poll.
When Sandra C. Dillard became the first Black woman journalist at The Denver Post in 1972, she sometimes faced racism — like the time a doctor refused to be interviewed by her. But she didn’t let such incidents dampen her ambition.
Two new state laws — both of which were set to take effect Nov. 1 — focus on enhancing protections for older adults.
Crypto ATM fraud is on the rise. AARP has successfully backed new laws to protect consumers in at least 14 other states and is pushing for similar legislation in Indiana.
New Jersey groups have received 47 grants totaling more than $586,000 since the AARP Community Challenge program began in 2017. These quick-action projects focus on livability, improving infrastructure and creating gathering spaces.
Jan Wilberg worked for decades in social service agencies and as a nonprofit consultant before retiring in 2018 to spend more time as a volunteer with various Milwaukee organizations. She received the 2024 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, the state’s top volunteer honor.
AARP awarded more than $88,000 in grants to eight nonprofits and governments across Oregon.
Two AARP Community Challenge grants helped develop a new plaza with a monarch butterfly statue to let community members relax, socialize and hear each other’s stories.
Research that shows only about half of those 50 and older have a will. AARP is helping South Carolina residents organize their affairs early-on.
There are around 60 AARP Texas volunteers who use their voices and lived experiences to drive change at the local, state and federal levels. And AARP is looking for more Texans to join them.
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