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.
As part of Family Caregivers Month, AARP New York reached out to legislators so they could share their caregiving stories and why they believe it’s important to highlight services for caregivers. New York State’s 4 million family caregivers provide an estimated 2.1 billion hours of care for older parents, spouses, and other loved ones each year.
Older voters will have a big say in the outcome of the primary on Tuesday, June 10. Issues on their agenda include property taxes and support for caregivers.
Vermont officials have taken multiple steps over the last year to make the state more age-friendly—part of a 10-year roadmap called Age Strong Vermont.
A fifth grader at Middlesboro Middle School won this year’s Grandparent of the Year essay contest, sponsored by AARP Kentucky and the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association.
AARP Foundation Experience Corps pairs adults 50 and older with young students to help improve their literacy skills. It's a program that benefits both adults and kids — both the volunteers and those they are helping.