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.
Each year since 2019, AARP Cincinnati has celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy by honoring someone who embodies living the dream in modern day times. For 2021, we will honor the legendary Funk master, William “Bootsy” Collins, with the 3rd annual Living the Dream Award.
AARP Ohio’s Statewide Advocacy Volunteer Lead, Diane Pekunka, has recently been appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to the newly formed Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Task Force. The Task Force is the next step in the creation of an Alzheimer’s plan for the Buckeye State.
As the holiday season approaches, buyers should be aware of potential fraud situations and scams when they do their shopping. AARP Cincinnati Associate State Director Nicole Ware has put together some helpful fraud watch tips so you can protect yourself and your loved ones this year.
Being prepared for an emergency means following some simple steps in advance so you can handle an emergency or disaster that comes your way. The safety of you and your family may depend upon you being ready!
As part of Veterans and Military Families Month and National Family Caregiving Month, AARP Cincinnati wants to recognize and support veterans by providing resources that will helpaid in their care. Whether you are looking to help a loved one or want to give back to the veterans in your community, AARP Cincinnati has made several resources available so that you can help make a difference. Read on to see what we have coming up this month!
To answer your questions about voting by mail absentee, voting early or voting safely in person on Election Day, AARP Ohio is hosting a Virtual Voter Rally on our Facebook page to communicate crucial voting information, featuring a special musical guest!