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.
AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh provided the following statement today in response to the finalized budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.
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.
You're Invited! In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, AARP California invites you to our Second Annual Women of Color Conference in San Diego. This gathering explores the realities of aging and end-of-life with honesty and compassion — from putting together your “Just in Case” documents to navigating caregiving and making choices that reflect your values.
[LOS ANGELES] — New AARP caregiving data released today, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States, finds that 23 percent of adults in California — more than seven million people — are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones.