As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of advocacy that shaped lives, strengthened communities, and advanced opportunities for Floridians 50+.
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.
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.
Today AARP Florida released a new survey of likely Florida voters showing that that former Vice President Joe Biden narrowly leads President Trump by 2 percent in the Sunshine State, within the margin of error of the poll.
Florida electric utilities’ storm protection plans will speed electricity restoration minimally, for very few customers, with dramatic rate increases for all. the plans are about utility profits, not storm protection. You still have time to take action!
AARP’s Florida State Director, Jeff Johnson, issued a statement today on AARP’s concerns about Gov. Ron DeSantis’s decision to approve recommendations from a state task force on the reopening of elder-care facilities to visitors.
AARP’s Florida State Director, Jeff Johnson, issued the following statement today on AARP’s concerns about recommendations from a state task force on the reopening of elder-care facilities to visitors.
Communities across Florida are working each and every day to become more livable for residents of all ages. In support of that work, AARP is excited to announce the largest number of grantees and funds to-date through the Community Challenge grant program with six selected grantees located in Florida.
Welcome to AARP Florida library of online events. Since the COVID-19 quarantine, AARP Florida has been hosting online events to keep alive our mission to enhance the quality of life for all as we age and champion positive social change and deliver value through advocacy, information, and service.
AARP member and Manatee County resident Marti Wilson is retired registered nurse practitioner and provides a humorous look at one of the challenges of growing older of losing-teeth.