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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.
As more cryptocurrency ATMs pop up across the country, criminals are increasingly using the machines in fraud schemes — often targeting older Americans. AARP Hawai‘i is pushing legislation to help curb those scams.
New Estimate Shows 23 Percent Of Adults In Hawai‘i Provide Care,
Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
The approach of Hurricane Kiko and recent tsunami warning show the importance of knowing what you need to do in advance of a potential natural disaster.
Kupuna planning to travel or who have questions about the state’s COVID-19 vaccination program can register for a free AARP Hawai`i webinar with Hawai`i Adj. Gen. Kenneth Hara and C.J. Johnson of the Department of Health on Tuesday, March 23 at noon.
Hone your kitchen skills with AARP’s continuing Fast, Healthy & Ono cooking webinars. In April, Windward Community College’s Chef Daniel Swift will teach us the French en papillote technique (cooking in paper), how to make a Spanish Frittata, healthy crab cakes, and give us a taste of Tuscany. Master Butcher Dale Thomas will also teach us techniques for cutting and cooking a whole chicken to help stretch our food dollars.
Stretch, breathe, and meditate with AARP Hawai`i. Learn basic yoga movements in a series of free Introduction to Gentle Yoga for Older Adults webinars every Thursday at 9 a.m. through April 22.
AARP Hawai`i is holding two lunch-time forums in March to connect kupuna with high-ranking state officials who can answer their questions about the COVID-19 vaccine in Hawai`i.
Applications are currently being accepted through Wednesday, April 14,
Answer Our Questionnaire About Your Experience With the Vaccine
AARP Hawai’i is offering a series of free virtual workshops aimed at helping people make smart financial decisions so that they can realize their retirement goals.
There are new tax benefits for many küpuna 65 and older
AARP and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation (EDF) announced that a new Respite Relief Program for Military and Veteran Caregivers is going nationwide in 2021. This free program grants family caregivers access to no-cost, short-term assistance to help those caring for wounded, ill or injured veterans or service members at home .
AARP Hawai`i’s popular Fast, Healthy and Ono cooking webinars continue in March with recipes and live instruction for dishes ranging from seared ahi to a butchery lesson on beef ribs to Mexican and Korean rice bowls.
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