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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.
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) stopped the biggest gas rate hike in Illinois history, cutting a proposed $314 million increase from Nicor Gas by almost 50 percent, on the heels of months of public outcry and advocacy by AARP Illinois, including 35,000 petitions signed by AARP members.
New Data Show 23% Of Adults in Illinois Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
Turn a lifetime of experience into the experience of a lifetime! Become and AARP IL volunteer and make a difference in your community.
AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh provided the following statement today in response to the finalized budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.
There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you prune the top of a rose cane, it will stimulate growth below the pruned section. Pruning in late fall or winter is risky. The environmental temperatures will not support growth.
Use your life experience to enrich the lives of those in your community and help however you can. Learn more about all of AARP's volunteer roles.
Holiday season is supposed to be joyful, but scammers can take the happy out of the holidays.
AARP Montana invites you to an informational series -- free on the phone or online.
Byrd and his family will receive complimentary tickets to the game, parking passes, and dinner, and Byrd will be honored on the field during the game.
WA State is seeking your input as it considers new programs and policies that could better support older adults and people living with dementia across the state.
It’s a blessing to care for loved ones, but you also have to take care of yourself. That means financially, too.
Criminals are exploiting cryptocurrency ATMs to steal money from unsuspecting consumers—and Granite Staters are in their sights. Join AARP NH for a powerful morning of insight and action as we bring together a panel of experts, including law enforcement and crypto specialists, to expose how these scams work and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones.
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