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As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Georgians—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 Data Show 34% Of Adults In Mississippi Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers

No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier

Scoop Social Security myths at the Social Security Ice Cream Social. Join us for a fun and informative day filled with sweet treats and even sweeter truths! We’re dishing out the facts and busting the myths about Social Security—so you can be more confident about your future.

(Jackson, MS) – AARP has announced five organizations throughout Mississippi will receive 2025 Community Challenge grants. The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund 383 quick-action projects aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older adults. The funds will support efforts to improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and other key areas.

More than one million private sector workers nationwide are now saving for retirement through state-facilitated Auto-IRA programs — a major milestone in the effort to address the nation’s retirement savings challenges. These plans help workers whose workplaces do not offer a retirement plan to automatically contribute a portion of their paycheck into a secure retirement savings account.

You're invited to join us for an educational outreach event focused on dementia and family caregiving. The evening will feature a screening of the powerful documentary called, Mama Joe, Hope & Help, sponsored by AARP Mississippi. A question-and-answer session with local experts will follow.

For many folks, warmer weather is the time for home repairs. Unfortunately, shady contractors are out there looking for homeowners in the market for spring and summer repairs. Contractor fraud and home improvement scams can cost homeowners thousands of dollars and leave them with shoddy workmanship, unfinished projects, or even damage to their homes.

Criminals are always looking for ways to get your personal information to use in criminal activities. The good news is that there are many steps you can take to help protect your data and minimize its value to criminals. Here are three: