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 time to honor the millions of Floridians who provide essential care to loved ones, often without recognition or support. At AARP Florida, we’re proud to stand with family caregivers and advocate for resources, policies, and protections to provide them the peace of mind that they need.
AARP Florida’s latest nursing home quality report reveals troubling trends as private investment group acquisitions reshape the state’s long-term care sector.
AARP Florida is expressing strong concerns about Florida Power & Light’s (FPL) newly filed settlement agreement, noting that it prioritizes corporate and business interests over the needs of residential customers.
Though COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available, AARP Florida is still providing critical information and helping anyone who has not been vaccinated but wants to be.
On behalf of AARP Florida’s 2.8 million members and all older Floridians, we encourage AHCA to find creative ways to enhance, expand, or strengthen home- and community-based care under Florida’s Medicaid program. With so many families in need of help with care, now is the time to take advantage of these new federal resources, which can supplement existing state efforts around home- and community-based services.
By signing this bill into law, Governor DeSantis is sending a troubling message to older Floridians and their families. This new law will allow nursing homes to hire lesser trained, lesser paid workers in these facilities, entrusting these workers with the care of our most vulnerable citizens.
Today and year-round, AARP Florida is committed to raising awareness of elder abuse and fighting to protect our members and all Floridians. Every year an estimated 1 in 10 older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
The latest release of AARP's Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard shows that the percentage of Florida nursing homes reporting new resident cases of COVID-19 continues to rise, up from 14% to 19% in the four weeks ending May 16, 2021. The new report from AARP marks one year of tracking nursing home data related to COVID-19 through the AARP Nursing Home Dashboard.
From Washington, D.C., to state capitols across the country, new elections proposals in more than 40 states, including Florida, have received widespread criticism. Observers point to what they say is a pattern of voter suppression tactics by state legislators.
AARP Florida is standing up for all Sunshine State residents, pushing back on a utility rate increase requested by Florida Power & Light, which provides electricity to more than 11 million people statewide.