November is National Family Caregivers Month, a chance to recognize the contributions, commitment, and sacrifices made by America’s 63 million family caregivers every single day.
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.
Sam Waldrep worked for more than three decades at the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Now retired, he advocates for long-term care support for older South Carolinians with AARP.
To help alleviate a housing shortage that makes it difficult for many older Minnesotans to find affordable housing, AARP Minnesota is working with a broad-based coalition to push the state Legislature to help expand affordable housing options.
From understanding the science of sleep, to using mindfulness tools to handle stress, to strengthening the immune system, AARP's Thrive at Any Age webinar series offers free, monthly online sessions on key aspects of aging well.
The average homeowners insurance premium in Texas climbed about 57 percent from 2015 to 2023. The factors driving higher rates include the growing number and severity of storms and other weather events, rising costs of materials and labor, and increasing home values.
The former steel town recently rejoined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities and formed an Age-Friendly Advisory Council to assess residents’ needs.
As a historic city, Santa Fe has older areas where streets are often narrow and sidewalk access is limited. City Councilor Amanda Chavez knows that increasing accessibility — while also preserving historic features — can be challenging.