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.
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When Sandra C. Dillard became the first Black woman journalist at The Denver Post in 1972, she sometimes faced racism — like the time a doctor refused to be interviewed by her. But she didn’t let such incidents dampen her ambition.
AARP welcomes Jill Taylor of Fort Collins to its seven-member Executive Council, which is AARP Colorado’s volunteer advisory committee that helps set AARP’s strategic priorities statewide.
Consumers today have many questions about hearing loss and hearing aids. How do you know if you need a hearing aid? Where should you go for testing? What testing will be done? What are your options among hearing products? What level of technology is best for you? How much is it going to cost? How long will the whole process take? How will you adjust to hearing with a hearing aid?
We often dream about taking the perfect vacation, but scammers can turn those dreams into nightmares. Here are some travel-related scams to watch out for:
AARP is fighting for older Americans and their families in states across the country, focused on the key issues they are facing, front-and-center, in their daily lives. Our state advocacy work is driven by AARP’s state offices – located in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands – where we work with governors, state legislators, other policymakers and in collaboration with numerous community partners. In 2014 AARP is focusing on:
By request, this month’s article is about canine housetraining and house soiling. Any time a dog’s elimination habits change suddenly, that’s a sign a visit to the veterinarian could be in order. Many medical conditions influence elimination patterns, and until a dog’s stool, urine, and even blood is tested and the dog examined, it may not be possible to rule out medical causes, even if the dog doesn’t appear to be ill.