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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.
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier
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As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.
The kiosks—often located in gas stations, groceries or convenience stores—convert cash into difficult-to-trace digital currency. Growth in such scams has led to calls for legislation to better protect South Carolina consumers.
A new state law could prevent gift card scams far beyond the state's border.
The new law requires cryptocurrency-ATM operators to issue refunds to victims of fraud if they're considered new customers.
Fraud can also be a family affair. And victims are often reluctant to report the crimes committed by their loved ones.
Fraud is growing in Louisiana and other states throughout the Southeast. AARP Louisiana offers tips on how to avoid it.
Odessa Darrough is the new volunteer state president for AARP Arkansas, advocating for the state’s more than 270,000 members.
Stevie Smith, a retired U.S. Army logistics officer, is the new lead for the AARP Arkansas veterans team. In the role, Smith, 55, organizes meetings, speakers, community service projects and other activities geared toward former service members.
When a group of older residents went to the Little Rock mayor for help after losing access to a swimming pool in 2017, little did they know the city was also about to lose its only senior center. That will soon be addressed.
Susie Marks built her career in advocacy. But even when she’s off the clock, she’s still an advocate, volunteering for AARP as it champions issues at the Arkansas State Legislature.
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