New Brunswick, NJ – Ann Lippel has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2025 AARP New Jersey Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
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.
Starting January 2026, Social Security payments will increase by 2.8%. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) means the average monthly retirement payment will rise by about $56, from $2,015 to $2,071. Survivor benefits will go up by roughly $52, and disability payments will increase by $44. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will see their first boosted payment on December, payable in January 2026.
Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.
AARP Georgia staff joined several Warner Robins leaders recently at Rigby’s Entertainment Complex, to present the 2025 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service to Walon Smith of Perry, Georgia.
With holiday shopping—and shipping—comes the risk of package theft. Thieves — often called “Porch Pirates” — steal millions of packages from American doorsteps each year, totaling billions of dollars in merchandise. You can help protect your deliveries with a few simple steps.
With the holiday travel season fast approaching, scammers are poised to capitalize on travelers needing help with last-minute flight changes and cancellations. Don’t let fake customer service derail your trip – or drain your wallet. Here’s a few things you should know to stay ahead of airline call center scams.
From Little Rock to Pine Bluff, Fort Smith to Jonesboro, Arkansas has always lived with storms. Now, floods rise faster, tornadoes spin up with little warning, and ice and heat waves last longer. Older adults—especially those living alone or in rural areas—can be hit hard when power, roads, or medical care are disrupted.