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.
The Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission has approved more than 30 community paramedicine programs offered by public and private concerns that cover all or parts of more than 50 of the state’s counties.
The Indiana Behavioral Health Commission will deliver a report with recommendations on how to improve access to care to the Indiana General Assembly in October.
Late last month, AARP Indiana hosted its first Caregiver Connection, a new and engaging virtual event series for caregivers or anyone that just needs a break.
AARP Indiana is seeking volunteers for its Hoosier State Action Team—a growing group of volunteers that advocates for older Hoosiers on issues such as Social Security and support for caregivers.
In March of 2023, AARP Indiana’s Gary team showed up to the Gary Common Council in solidarity with community members to support Council Pending Ordinance 2023-06, which dedicates $1.5 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to a Mobile Mental Health Initiative.
On Feb. 29, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) conducted a field hearing in Evansville to hear from customers about CenterPoint’s request for a rate increase for its electric customers.
In today’s fast-paced environment, finding time for a breather can be hard. Whether you’re taking care of the grandkids, or involved in your community, there isn’t enough time in the day.