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 chance to recognize the contributions, commitment, and sacrifices made every day by the 140,091 caregivers in North Dakota alone.
AARP Fraud Ambassador Paul Greenwood covered a lot of ground at our fall events in Bismarck and Fargo with a particular focus on victim support, online banking safety and text scams.
Every year, AARP collaborates with local leaders, organizations, and dedicated community members to kick-start change. The AARP Community Challenge provides funding for projects that encourage communities to become more livable. These projects aim to improve public spaces, housing, transportation and more to support people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
At AARP Wisconsin, we believe that everyone should have the power to choose how they live as they age. That belief drives our work, and it’s also why we’re inviting you to join us as a volunteer. Whether you have five minutes or five hours a month, there’s a place for you in our growing network of changemakers across the state.
Hey Northeast New Jersey! Whether you're texting with grandkids, snapping photos of city life, or just trying to avoid those annoying scam texts, your smartphone is more than a device. It’s your connection to the people and moments that matter most.
AARP Pennsylvania has named Kitty Vagley and Jeff Neubauer of Pittsburgh as the 2025 recipients of the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, the organization’s most prestigious state volunteer honor. Named after AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, the award recognizes outstanding individuals or couples who are 50-plus and embody the power of service to enhance the lives of others.
It starts with a simple walk — a few miles, friendly conversation, and a chance to ask a doctor real health questions. That’s the idea behind Walk with a Doc, a national nonprofit that partners with AARP Florida to help older adults stay active, informed, and connected.
More than seven-in-ten older adults would prefer to remain in their communities as they age while large majorities of those 50 and older favor a roster of zoning and land-use policies that would allow more homes to be built, according to surveys by AARP and The Pew Charitable Trusts. Read more . . .
AARP NH is proud to honor Vicki Laforet with the 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service, recognizing her extraordinary dedication to improving the lives of older adults through volunteerism, leadership, and innovation.
Claim your safe driver discount! When you take the AARP Smart Driver course, you could be eligible for a multi-year discount on your auto insurance. Plus safer driving can save you more than just money. The course teaches changes in traffic patterns, like rotary intersections, driving around 18 wheelers, trucks with trailers, & other proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.