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 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.
The Heartland International Film Festival returns this year, running from October 9th through the 19th! AARP Indiana is proud to be a sponsor of this year's event.
INDIANAPOLIS – Today AARP Indiana State Director Sarah Waddle released the following statement regarding Governor Eric Holcomb’s announcement Tuesday that the Indiana National Guard would remain deployed to long-term care facilities.
Lafayette, Ind. – William N. "Bill" Glick was selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2020 AARP Indiana Andrus Award for Community Service -- the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
Four organizations have received AARP 2020 Community Challenge grants to fund projects that can be quickly executed to improve the quality of life for people of all ages.
INDIANAPOLIS – Today AARP Indiana State Director Sarah Waddle released the following statement regarding Governor Holcomb’s announcement Wednesday of the state’s latest efforts in assisting long-term care facilities in protecting their residents and staff from COVID-19.
While the Coronavirus pandemic had a wide-ranging impact on the state of Indiana, it has particularly left some of our most vulnerable friends, family, and neighbors facing potentially long-lasting financial troubles.