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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.
AARP South Dakota salutes the service and sacrifice of our state’s veterans and military families.
October marks the start of Medicare open enrollment, and unfortunately, the peak season for Medicare fraud.
Fraud today is largely run by sophisticated, large-scale operations led by transnational crime groups, stealing an estimated $158 billion from Americans in a single year.
Livability means different things to different people — but basically, it means an environment that supports people of all ages, abilities, and income levels.
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month—a time to recognize the millions affected by cognitive decline and to spotlight the innovators working to change the future of brain health. The AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP is doing just that by highlighting six pioneering startups that are reshaping how we detect, manage, and improve cognitive well-being.
AARP Massachusetts testified in support of House Bill 3804 and Senate Bill 2419 to make streets safer by allowing towns to extend crosswalk signals—helping older adults and anyone who needs more time to cross.
Once an educator, always a changemaker.
Family caregivers in Nebraska and across the nation now have easier access to vital support, thanks to the expanded Caregiver Support Program from AARP and United Way Worldwide. This groundbreaking initiative connects caregivers to essential services for themselves and their loved ones through the 211 helpline.
Paper shredding and food pantry stocking events.
Get ready to groove with AARP Illinois this summer at Chosen Few — the world’s longest-running house music gathering. What began in 1990 as a tight circle of friends behind Chicago’s Museum of Science & Industry has blossomed into a full-blown festival that draws devotees from across the globe. This isn’t just a concert—it’s a family reunion powered by the sounds that defined a generation.
$105,500 in grants aims to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects
Thank you to everyone who came and made this event a success!
At the crossroads of Florida's State Route 70 and U.S. Route 17 lies Arcadia, Florida — a small, rural town and one of the winners of AARP Florida's 2025 Community Challenge Grant, a program which funds innovative projects that inspire change in areas such as public places, housing, transportation, and more.
Most of us consider perennials when we think of plants that are great pollinators. Several annuals make great pollinator plants. There is a wide selection in both color and variety to satisfy almost any gardener. Some reseed themselves.
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