AARP Massachusetts is back with another exciting opportunity for football fans and future planners alike! Following the success of our “Touchdown for Your Future” sweepstakes, we’re thrilled to announce our newest giveaway: First Down, Future Bound.
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.
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor the dedication and sacrifices of the 63 million family caregivers in the United States, including 1.4 million in Massachusetts who assist loved ones in living independently at home.
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Pittsburgh faces a housing shortage of more than 10,000 units. That’s why AARP Pennsylvania recently brought together residents, experts, and local leaders for an interactive event on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
AARP Florida’s latest nursing home quality report reveals troubling trends as private investment group acquisitions reshape the state’s long-term care sector.
✨Step into a world of holiday magic with AARP New Hampshire at a special theater night featuring Sole City Dance’s 20th Anniversary production of The Nutcracker at The Rochester Opera House (31 Wakefield Street, on Thursday, December 5 (7-9 pm).
On October 28, 2025, Troy de Chabert-Schuster will testify before the 36th Legislature in support of amendments to the Caregivers Leave Act (Bill 36-0086). This legislation proposes that all full-time employees of the Government of the Virgin Islands—including those employed by independent boards, commissions, agencies, autonomous and semi-autonomous agencies, and other instrumentalities of the Government—who are the primary caregivers for a seriously ill spouse, child, parent, or any individual who is a legal dependent of the employee, be entitled to four hours of administrative leave per month for caregiving duties.
Extreme weather conditions can be a challenge to anyone managing home energy costs, including adequately heating or cooling their home to safeguard their health from the impact of frigid cold winters or extremely hot and humid summers. But exposure to extreme weather conditions and increasing energy costs can be particularly taxing on older adults and lower income households.