As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older District residents—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.
It’s that time of year again, Washingtonians—Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner! If you are over age 65, you may qualify for a Medicare plan. Medicare open enrollment is from October 15 to December 7, 2025. Medicare beneficiaries in the District can review, switch, or update their coverage for plans that begin January 1, 2026.
In Washington, D.C., many older Black residents continue to face serious challenges when it comes to accessing quality health care. While recent studies from AARP show signs of progress, they also reveal that deep disparities remain—especially for those living east of the Anacostia River.
The 1970s were a landmark decade in filmmaking, making it the perfect backdrop for a film series celebrating 50 years of impact by the Islip Arts Council and the 90th anniversary of Social Security. This free event series, presented in collaboration with AARP New York, highlights iconic films while offering resources for the community.
The Indianapolis Vision Zero Task Force is a city-wide initiative directed at eliminating traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by 2035. The 15-member Task Force focuses on improving safety for all road users (pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and drivers) throughout Indianapolis and Marion County.
AARP VI in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (VIDHS) will bring our community stakeholder partners together for dialogue on the malady of elder abuse in the Territory of the US Virgin Islands. Guests include law enforcement officers, financial institutions’ staff, healthcare professionals, advocates, senior residential facility staff, and caregivers. The summit aims to support responders in swiftly identifying, intervening in, and resolving elder abuse situations.
Think you can spot a con? Join our August Scam Chat Wednesday sessions with the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation to hear experts break down scams and teach you how to protect your money, data, and peace of mind.
El Seguro Social cumplirá 90 años de fundado este próximo mes y 75 desde que se extendieron sus beneficios a Puerto Rico. Este programa federal es vital para decenas de millones de personas en Estados Unidos, incluyendo 827,657 beneficiarios en Puerto Rico. Localmente, sus beneficios representan una inyección de 11.4 mil millones a nuestra economía. Con este aniversario, urge el llamado y la acción de fortalecer responsablemente su fondo fiduciario para asegurar sus beneficios para esta y las próximas generaciones.
In this edition of Concord TV's Senior Speak NH with host AARP Volunteer Dan Wise, you'll hear from Melissa Lee about the wide variety of programs offered through UNH's Cooperative Extension.