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New Brunswick, NJ – Ann Lippel has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2025 AARP New Jersey Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
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.
Starting January 2026, Social Security payments will increase by 2.8%. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) means the average monthly retirement payment will rise by about $56, from $2,015 to $2,071. Survivor benefits will go up by roughly $52, and disability payments will increase by $44. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will see their first boosted payment on December, payable in January 2026.
AARP New Jersey has teamed up with ONNJ for the television series, The Power of Us, hosted by State Director Chris Widelo.
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.
Fighting Fraud with AARP Connecticut Webinar Series
AARP and The Oregon Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) have partnered to bring you "Hot Topics in Aging & Caregiving," a video series designed to equip caregivers and families with practical tips for supporting older adults.
Our 2025 report provides a status update on the progress of our priority bills and advocacy goals.
As the 2025 hurricane season ramps up in Florida, older adults and family caregivers face a critical responsibility: ensuring safety for themselves and their loved ones.
AARP Long Island is proud to bring you discounted tickets to local theaters in your backyard. AARP members and guests can enjoy 20% off select shows from the following theaters. Please visit each respective link to learn more about the available offerings:
Kentucky resources to help those impacted by extreme flooding in February 2025
AARP Kentucky recently appointed nine new members to its volunteer Executive Council.
Join the fight against fraud. AARP can help with our Scam Jam series. Knowledge gives you power over scams.
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