The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a landmark bill creating its first-ever Caregiver Commission—during National Family Caregivers Month. AARP MA thanks legislators for championing the 1.4M caregivers across the Commonwealth
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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November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor the dedication and sacrifices of the 63 million family caregivers in the United States, including 1.4 million in Massachusetts who assist loved ones in living independently at home.
Here's your chance to get involved with the AARP Massachusetts Speakers Bureau. It's a great way to channel your experience to educate and inform others. Our volunteers give community presentations, both in-person & virtual, addressing important issues that affect Massachusetts residents. Click to find see the list of topics currently available and to learn more about these available training sessions.
Join the Massachusetts Taskforce to End Loneliness and Build Community for National Good Neighbor Day, September 28. This year's theme is “Let's Talk, Massachusetts: Embracing Conversations to Build Community” -A call to action to create spaces and opportunity in our communities for us to listen to, learn from, connect to, and honor all residents
Many families avoid talking about money. A new AARP webinar series starting in October aims to change that — hoping to spark conversations around topics from Social Security to debt management to fraud prevention.