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.
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.
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.
Homeowners in Ohio need to be aware of an alarming trend in real estate agreements first seen in other states and now in Ohio. It seems like a great deal, but the terms of the contract could cause you serious problems down the road.
Two challenging realities facing many communities are the lack of housing, especially affordable housing, and the rate of which our population is aging. The solution: ADUs.
Ohio family caregivers provided 1.4 billion hours of unpaid care valued at $21 billion in 2021, according to the newest AARP Valuing the Invaluable report.
Nursing home residents and caregivers are invited to share their experiences with the task force at an upcoming listening session near them. Sign up now!
Women's History Month is underway, and we're excited to celebrate the ground-breaking contributions of amazing women to communities nationwide. Originating as Women's History Week in 1981, March was officially dedicated to honoring women's achievements in 1987. And AARP joins in the nation in celebrating women for their leadership, mentoring, and dedication to their communities in ways that have changed the course of history.
In a year-end celebration, AARP Ohio honored nine volunteers who went above and beyond for Ohioans 50-plus and their communities, including the 2022 Andrus Award recipient—Julialynne Walker of Columbus.