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.
More than 60 percent of surveyed Delaware residents over 45 say they are currently providing unpaid care to a family member or friend or have done so in the past, according to a recent AARP poll.
New AARP caregiving data released today, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States[ZI1] , finds that 24% of adults in Delaware — approximately 197,000 people — are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones.
Sixty years ago, President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicare into law, giving all Americans over age 65 access to health coverage. Here in Delaware, about 242,000 residents are enrolled in Medicare. That includes traditional Medicare from the federal government, and from insurance companies that offer Medicare Advantage.
Investors seeking services from a professional financial advisor will benefit from a new free online tool, AARP Interview an Advisor™, launched by AARP and the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA).
Caregiving is challenging, as Delaware’s 123,000 unpaid family caregivers can attest. Home health aides can provide needed support with tasks such as bathing, dressing and feeding. But because state law does not allow these workers to administer medications, family caregivers often have to leave work to do it themselves.
Each day, thousands of Delawareans serve as caregivers for family members. These family caregivers often have full-time day jobs; they return home from work to provide evening care, or dash home at lunch to check in on loved ones. They provide trusted care to those they hold most dear—an emotionally challenging, but critical, role in our society.
George Meldrum of Wilmington has been appointed as the new state president of AARP Delaware. AARP has more than 185,000 members in the state and is instrumental in improving the lives of older adults through information, advocacy, community service, local offerings and events.
Christina Cultural Arts Center Inc. and Premiere Sponsor AARP welcome Philadelphia's esteemed Eleone Dance Theatre to Wilmington to present the holiday dance musical, "Carols in Color." The one-night-only performance at 4:00pm on Sunday, December 10, will be held at The Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
AARP’s entertainment content and offerings are diverse, contemporary and designed to appeal to Delawareans like you. We know what you’re looking for when you want to have fun. Movies for Grownups®, highlights movies that reflect the hopes, dreams, and experiences of moviegoers, and continues to provide relevancy to people 50+ by helping them enjoy their personal time more.