As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Michiganders—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.
To observe National Diabetes Month in November, AARP Michigan is making available an on-demand broadcast of its three-part “Demystifying Diabetes” series.
As COVID-19 spreads, so do racial profiling, discrimination and harassment of Asian Americans. Shenlin Chen and Roland Hwang, leaders of the Association of Chinese Americans in Metro Detroit, tell their stories.
AARP will host a live Coronavirus Information Tele-Town Hall every Thursday at 12 p.m. (CST). Experts at this week’s live Q&A event will address your questions related to protecting yourself and loved ones from the virus, staying healthy and reducing social isolation.
Slotkin fields questions from nearly 1,500 participants on the CARES Act, including individual stimulus payments, sick leave, unemployment compensation, and more.
Nearly 17,000 listeners peppered Peters with questions about the CARES Act, including individual stimulus payments, relief for small businesses and non-profits, sick leave, unemployment compensation, SNAP, and other details.
DeWitt mother of two offers informative tales about family survival, maintaining sanity, and easing claustrophobia during Michigan's coronavirus-forced Shelter in Place order.
Governor unveils Stay Safe. Stay Home. Save Lives. executive order and follows up with a teletown hall hosted by AARP Michigan. What does the order mean for older adults and others? Read about it here.
AARP Michigan hosts "teletown hall" on Monday, March 23, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. TIME CHANGE She will answer your questions about how Michigan is responding to COVID-`19 now and in the future. Phone number for call-ins included in this story.
We’re writing with an important message to let you know that we have canceled our external events until further notice. While convening events is a core part of our mission, we have changed our approach in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Our top priority is the health and well-being of members and the community at large as well as volunteers and staff. We are monitoring developments regarding COVID-19 closely and have taken all precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local public health agencies.