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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.
New Data Show 23% Of Adults in Illinois Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
This October, three powerful events invite our community to reflect, connect, and heal. Este octubre, dos eventos poderosos invitan a nuestra comunidad a reflexionar, conectarse y sanar.
Turn a lifetime of experience into the experience of a lifetime! Become and AARP IL volunteer and make a difference in your community.
Join AARP Illinois in your community and get involved! We will have many fun opportunities for you to give back this summer. The opportunities are flexible and the time commitment is what you make of it.
Springfield, Ill. — Sending a strong message to drug companies that skyrocketing prescription drug prices must be stopped, the Illinois House of Representatives voted Wednesday to implement a novel new program aimed at arming doctors with unbiased, objective information on pharmaceuticals.
Caregivers and loved ones seeking improved nursing home quality of care now urge the Illinois House of Representatives to pass important measure
Attend AARP’s free, two-part webinar to find out how.
AARP Illinois Launches Aggressive Campaign to Demand Better Nursing Home Care Statewide
AARP-Illinois Secures Commitment from Mayor-elect Lightfoot to Make Chicago Affordable and Secure for Older Adults
We have previously explored how exercise can improve sleep. Now we’ll look at other ways exercise is beneficial for brain health.
By Kelly Ganski
Find out what you can already be doing to prepare at our free, two-part webinar.
AARP Illinois is hosting workshops/events in these cities to promote financial literacy and security during the upcoming Money Smart Week. We are providing information and resources so that AARP Illinois members and friends can better manage their personal finances, now and into retirement. Don’t see something in your area? Let us know where you live and the topic you are interested in at aarpil@aarp.org – more workshops are coming in the summer and fall.
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