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.
Newly released AARP caregiving data finds that nearly three in ten (27%) adults in Iowa are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones.
An estimated 41% of American adults have lost money due to fraud or have had sensitive information obtained and used fraudulently. Scammers steal billions from consumers annually and fraud is a serious issue. AARP Iowa is committed to helping Iowans stay informed about how to avoid scams and where to find support and resources in the fight against fraud.
AARP is working with government officials, law enforcement and other groups to warn consumers about the growing problem of scams involving cryptocurrency ATMs.
AARP recently worked with Wish of a Lifetime, a charitable AARP affiliate, to send 16 Wyoming veterans age 65 and over to tour military memorials in Washington, D.C.
The overhaul of several public transit stops in Greater St. Louis — partially funded by AARP — has helped leverage millions of additional investment dollars in everything from new and renovated buildings to sidewalks and landscaping.
Encouraging people to reach out to neighbors is one way AARP Florida and other organizations are helping the state’s residents be prepared during hurricane season. Underway since June 1, the season lasts until Nov. 30 and follows a busy 2024 storm season.
For South Carolina residents, preparing for the 2025 hurricane season — particularly after the devastation of last year’s Hurricane Helene — means more than just stockpiling food, water and medications. It means preparing to deal with the inevitable criminals who sweep into town promising to fix damaged roofs and broken fences.