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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.
OCT 29, 2025
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.
OCT 29, 2025
As federal SNAP benefits face potential suspension, thousands of Oklahomans, especially older adults, are wondering how they will put food on the table. But across the state, a network of food banks, tribal nations, and local organizations is stepping up to fill the gap.
AARP Pennsylvania commends the reintroduction of the Credit for Caring Act, legislation that would provide financial relief to eligible working family caregivers. The bill, co-sponsored by U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Mike Kelly (PA-16), offers up to a $5,000 nonrefundable federal tax credit to help offset caregiving expenses, addressing the significant personal and financial sacrifices caregivers make to support their loved ones.
Flexible, mobility friendly and energy efficient, ADUs offer more options for older Montanans to remain in their homes and communities as they age.
New legislation to help protect vulnerable Idaho seniors easily moved through the House and Senate and is now law in Idaho.
AARP Florida Thanks Rep. Frost for Championing Caregiver Tax Relief
We invite all of you to join our team of AARP-Wisconsin red-shirted volunteer advocates at one or more of the state’s four public hearings on Governor Evers’ proposed 2025-27 State Budget on four dates in April. The hearings, hosted by the state’s Joint Committee on Finance, will be held in Kaukauna, West Allis, Hayward and Wausau (dates, times, locations listed below).
Kacey French is a semi-retired architect based in York, Pennsylvania, specializing in universal design and aging-in-place solutions. She is strongly committed to creating sustainable and accessible home environments and serves as the president of CorrellGreen, LLC.
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Retirement planning is crucial, yet many Americans, especially those in low-income, African American, and Hispanic communities, lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans. States across the U.S. are implementing automatic IRA savings programs to address this gap. These programs automatically enroll workers in state-facilitated IRAs, making it easier for them to save for retirement. New Jersey is part of this movement, ensuring its residents have a straightforward way to build their financial future. What is the RetireReady NJ Program?
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