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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.
OCT 28, 2025
New Data Show 34% Of Adults In Mississippi Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
SEP 5, 2025
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier
JUL 17, 2025
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.
(This story is by Margie Culbertson, an AARP Mississippi volunteer and freelance writer. Her photo is on the left.)
November is National Family Caregiver Month, and AARP Mississippi will highlight the need to support caregivers and those for whom they care.
(This story is by Margie Culbertson, an AARP Mississippi volunteer and freelance writer. Her photo is on the left.)
(This story is by Margie Culbertson, an AARP Mississippi volunteer and freelance writer. Her photo is on the left.)
(This story is by Margie Culbertson, an AARP Mississippi volunteer and freelance writer. Her photo is on the left.)
(This story is by Margie Culbertson, an AARP Mississippi volunteer and freelance writer. Her photo is on the left.) - See more at: https://states.aarp.org/alzheimers-an-epidemic-with-hope-part-2/#sthash.RM2L7Z1z.dpuf
Jackson, MS – Mississippi ranks 49th overall when it comes to meeting the long-term care needs of older residents, and AARP warns much more must be done, at an accelerated pace, to improve across-the-board – but especially when it comes to five key dimensions. This, according to a new, comprehensive state-by-state Scorecard from AARP with support of the nation’s leading organizations behind quality long-term care, The Commonwealth Fund and SCAN Foundation.
(This story is by Margie Culbertson, an AARP Mississippi volunteer and freelance writer. Her photo is on the left.)
(This story is by Margie Culbertson, an AARP Mississippi volunteer and freelance writer. Her photo is at the left.)
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