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.
Crypto ATM fraud is on the rise. AARP has successfully backed new laws to protect consumers in at least 14 other states and is pushing for similar legislation in Indiana.
New AARP caregiving data released today, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States, finds that 24% of adults in Indiana — approximately 1.2 million people — are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones. The data can be found here.
We know that property taxes are critical to the well-being of our communities. But for too many of our neighbors, rising property taxes have threatened their ability to stay in their homes as they age.
Many Indiana residents—who already face above-average energy bills—could see their utility expenses jump even higher if regulators approve a recent rate increase request from the state's second largest distributor of electricity.
Women's History Month is underway, and we're excited to celebrate the ground-breaking contributions of amazing women to communities nationwide. Originating as Women's History Week in 1981, March was officially dedicated to honoring women's achievements in 1987. And AARP joins in the nation in celebrating women for their leadership, mentoring, and dedication to their communities in ways that have changed the course of history.
AARP Indiana is reminding older Hoosiers that they may be eligible for a $200 taxpayer refund even if they are on Social Security and do not typically file tax returns.
On November 18, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a draft of the National Broadband Map. This map shows where high-speed internet is available across the country. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will use this map to determine where funding should be sent for the buildout of broadband infrastructure. In order to ensure that Indiana receives the funding necessary to reach the areas of the state where high-speed internet is needed most, residents and businesses are being asked to visit broadbandmap.fcc.gov, look at the map, and verify the information is correct. Hoosiers should submit their challenges before January 13. To do this, follow these three steps:
Indianapolis, Indiana – Denise Porter-Ross has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2022 AARP Indiana Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.