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.
AARP Ohio Director Jenny Carlson officially welcomed Bellville as the 37th Ohio community to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities on October 1.
Are you interested in making an impact in the lives of older adults? AARP Ohio wants volunteers to amplify the voices of people age 50+ and share resources to support older adults where they live. AARP volunteers help Ohioans thrive in communities across the state.
You can help older Ohioans in nursing homes receive the quality care they deserve by emailing your state senator to demand accountability in the state budget for long-term care facilities.
Two Central Ohio women were awarded the 2023 Disrupt Aging Award at the Mother's Day Celebration in Columbus. Catherine Willis and Joy Ryan are fearless and inspiring. They’ve reinvented what it means to age gracefully.
AARP Ohio needs volunteers to help prevent fraud, support family caregivers, improve livability, engage voters and advocate for legislation to improve the lives of Ohioans 50-plus. Learn more at aarp.org/oh.
AARP Ohio is hosting a live telephone townhall with Ohio Department of Aging Director Ursel J. McElroy, tomorrow, Thursday, April 20 at 11:00 a.m. The discussion is an opportunity for Ohioans to share their personal stories, ideas for improvements and learn more about the new Ohio Governor’s Nursing Home Quality & Accountability Task Force, chaired by McElroy.
In the early 1900s, the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, now called "Black Wall Street," was a vibrant and prosperous community. Despite the challenges and racial injustices they faced, residents of this community built a thriving neighborhood filled with successful Black-owned businesses, attorneys, doctors, and real estate agents. Their achievements were nothing short of remarkable and served as a beacon of hope for Black Americans nationwide.
Every two seconds, someone’s identity gets stolen. AARP Ohio, NBC4 and the Crime Stoppers of Central Ohio are teaming up on April 29 to bring a community paper shredding event, so you can dispose of sensitive documents with confidence.