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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.
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Newly released AARP caregiving data finds that nearly three in ten (27%) adults in Iowa are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones.
An estimated 41% of American adults have lost money due to fraud or have had sensitive information obtained and used fraudulently. Scammers steal billions from consumers annually and fraud is a serious issue. AARP Iowa is committed to helping Iowans stay informed about how to avoid scams and where to find support and resources in the fight against fraud.
Whether you're just getting started or are an Iowa Senior Games veteran, the 2017 lineup of games and events offers something for sports fans and athletes of all skill levels. Connect with men and women 50+ who share an interest in healthy and active living. Have fun, meet new people, and go for the gold! AARP is proud to sponsor the games in recognition of the importance of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle at any age.
Looking to sharpen your driving skills? Join AARP Iowa for the AARP Smart Driver Courses in May and June. Not only will the course help you brush up on important information, it may also save you money on your insurance premium.
AARP Iowa and the state Office of Attorney General are hosting a teletown hall about imposter scams on Tuesday, April 25, from 10 to 11 a.m. AARP also is sponsoring two free shredding events, one in Des Moines on April 29, and the other in Cedar Rapids on May 1.
AARP and the Age Friendly Greater Des Moines Initiative are proud to join with the Downtown Chamber to co-host the April 4th Downtown Council networking event from 8-9 am at the Iowa Cub Club at Principal Park, 1 Line Drive, Des Moines 50309. The meeting is free to all Des Moines Downtown Chamber members and their employees.
March 17, 2017 – Des Moines ¬– Iowa’s first Disrupt Aging Innovation Challenge drew to a close this week as five finalists presented their business concepts to a panel of judges and audience evaluators. The finalists, who were chosen during the Celebrate Innovation! Week8 at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), competed in a “Shark Tank” style event on Thursday, March 16th at Edgewater, a WesleyLife senior living community in West Des Moines.
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Looking to make a difference in your community? We invite you to join AARP in helping older Iowans learn more about Medicare benefits by volunteering for the Iowa Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)*. SHIIP is a free health insurance counseling service that help Medicare-eligible Iowans with their health and long-term care insurance needs. More information on SHIIP can be found here.
Looking for a good laugh? Des Moines Performing Arts and AARP Iowa have the perfect opportunity to find one this weekend. Now through March 5, AARP Iowa members can save $10 on tickets to "I See You Made an Effort". The show runs until March 12 at the Temple Theater.
The state population is aging, and financial crimes against older people are a growing concern. Thirty-seven percent of fraud complaints filed with the Federal Trade Commission in 2015 came from consumers 60 and older.
Thanks to Iowa's Senior Medicare Patrol Program local coordinator Sonita Oldfield-Carlson for alerting us that scammers are working in Southeast Iowa today. Please be on alert and if you receive any suspicious calls or offers, report it to Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol or the AARP Fraud Watch Network, by calling 1-877-908-3360 toll-free share your story and receive assistance from our call center volunteers.
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