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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.
One of the core tenants of AARP's Livable Communities initiative is providing everyone, regardless of ability, the opportunity to age safely and securely in their own homes. In Jacksonville, a local nonprofit — The Arc, Jacksonville — believes the same. This organization is making incredible strides in advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental differences, and they are one of 10 winners of the 2025 Community Challenge grant program in Florida!
Love where you live in New Hampshire? You're not alone. As people age, one of the biggest challenges is being able to live independently in your community.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, theft through fraud may have been as high as $158.3 billion in 2023 alone.
As we get older, staying in our homes and communities becomes more important than ever. But property taxes can make that hard for many older adults in Massachusetts. That’s why AARP is supporting An Act Relative to Senior Property Tax Deferral
Join us on Friday, August 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sea-Tac Community Center for an evening of fun, food, and celebration as we commemorate the 90th anniversary of Social Security. Let’s groove to R&B music from the ‘70s, '80s, '90s, and today—plus instructor-led line dancing throughout the night.
Countdown to 90 Years: Social Security’s Legacy—and Its Future
AARP honors Social Security's 90th anniversary and fights to protect it amid SSA service cuts, payment issues, and growing retiree reliance.
Grants aim to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods
Mediante $56,950 otorgados a 4 ganadores del AARP Community Challenge
Therese shares her story about surviving cancer, navigating life as a social worker, and now having worries about Social Security cuts threatening the stability she has fought hard to maintain.
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