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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 who have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine can register for an AARP Hawai`i Zoom webinar with the state Department of Health on Friday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m.
Acting State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble and Lt. Gov. Josh Green will answer kupuna questions on the COVID-19 vaccine at a live telephone forum sponsored by AARP Hawai`i on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 9 a.m.
AARP Hawai`i’s popular Fast, Healthy and Ono cooking webinars are back with recipes and live instruction for baking bread to making Mexican and Korean rice bowls to creating somen noodle nest pupus.
Want to learn how to keep your brain healthy? Turn up the music, sing and dance.
Are you family caregiver? There’s an app for that. Actually, there are many apps to help with everything from making sure your loved one is taking the pills and other medications regularly to finding paid caregiving help Technology can also help caregivers monitor loved ones from afar and notify caregivers when someone falls or is in trouble.
Paul Nishimura retired early, at age 57. But while he didn’t want to work, he didn’t want to just stay at home watching TV either.
Financial security is important in retirement, but not everyone has a pension or 401(k). Some 216,000 Hawai`i residents, about half of the state’s private-sector workforce, have no way to save through their jobs.
During World War II, ground troops called paratroopers sky blossoms and when they saw the parachutes, the troops knew help was arriving.
Because the pandemic recession dramatically increased food insecurity, especially for older adults, AARP Hawaii responded to a request from officials to harness existing and new resources to ensure that those in need receive enough to eat.
Henry Kapono will perform a free online concert in honor of veterans and military families on Saturday, November 28 at 5 p.m. The concert can be seen via a Zoom link and simulcast on the AARP Hawai`i Facebook page.
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