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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.
New Data Show Nearly One Quarter Of Adults In Pennsylvania Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro proclaims August 14, 2025, as ‘Social Security Day’ in honor of Social Security’s 90th Anniversary
This summer, AARP Pennsylvania is hitting the road in a decked-out van to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security. Our Social Security Road Trip is all about meeting Pennsylvanians where they are. At each stop, we’re attending local events, collecting stories, and hearing directly from people about what Social Security means to them.
Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.
AARP Pennsylvania has named Kitty Vagley and Jeff Neubauer of Pittsburgh as the 2025 recipients of the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, the organization’s most prestigious state volunteer honor. Named after AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, the award recognizes outstanding individuals or couples who are 50-plus and embody the power of service to enhance the lives of others.
Pittsburgh faces a housing shortage of more than 10,000 units. That’s why AARP Pennsylvania recently brought together residents, experts, and local leaders for an interactive event on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
If you’ve found yourself helping a loved one more and more, driving to appointments, managing medications, or handling bills, you’re not alone. Many people become caregivers gradually, and it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin.
Since joining AARP Pennsylvania’s Executive Council in 2022, Mary Esther has continued to do what she does best: connect people. Whether in rural towns or urban neighborhoods, she believes every older adult deserves dignity, opportunity, and care.
Looking for a fun way to stay active, boost your mood, and learn new moves? Join AARP Pennsylvania for Step Into Joy: A Virtual Line Dancing Program — a six-part series that blends music, movement, and community.
Join “The Good News Doctor” for three inspiring sessions designed to help you live with more confidence, clarity, and peace.
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier
Your body’s talking—let’s make sure it’s heard.
As cryptocurrency grows in popularity, AARP Pennsylvania is urging Pennsylvanians to remain vigilant against scams that use the promise of quick profits—or the illusion of romance—to defraud consumers, often through anonymous crypto ATMs.
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