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.
Usually a treat for children, Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights of the year. AARP Montana offers tips to stay safe with a downloadable tip sheet.
It’s Medicare open enrollment season, and that means Medicare is top of mind for many of us. And scammers are looking to get in on the action for their own benefit.
Given that the vast majority of people 50 and older want to stay in their homes and communities as they age, AARP Montana has prepared information on how to do so.
Many Montanans facing rising energy costs are unaware of resources to help them avoid having to choose between paying for heating bills and other necessities.
To provide accurate and up-to-date information about new COVID variants and vaccinations in the state, AARP Montana is holding a live tele-town hall on February 22, 2022 at 10 AM. This event will feature medical and vaccination experts from Mountain-Pacific Quality Health including Dr. Douglas Kuntzweiler, Chief Medical Officer, Tony King, Pharmacist and Director of Pharmacy Programs as well as Sara Medley, CEO. The call will be hosted by AARP Montana State Director, Tim Summers. Troy Shockley, News Director for Montana Radio Company, will serve as the call's moderator.