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.
At the start of World War II, German U-boats were inflicting heavy losses on Allied ships. The Nazis coordinated their attacks by sending coded messages using an encryption system that “seemed to be unbreakable,” said Dan Sherman, an AARP Community Ambassador and expert on the subject.
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AARP Hawai‘i will gather its members for Gov. Josh Green’s State of the State address before the State Legislature in January. Those coming are urged to wear red AARP shirts to be a visual presence for the governor and lawmakers.
Nine entities across the Tar Heel State received AARP Community Challenge grants in 2024 for quick-action projects to help make communities more livable.
When she was an oncology nurse, Amelia Schachter spent many frustrating hours on the phone with insurance companies, trying to get authorization for her patients to receive lifesaving drugs.
The Missouri Property Tax Credit provides up to $1,100 annually to homeowners and up to $750 to renters. But those amounts haven’t changed since 2008—despite rising inflation, property taxes and rent.
In recognition of his work during the 2017 Regular Texas Legislative Session, state Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) was presented a Legislative Achievement Award from AARP Texas on Wednesday.