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.
With more than 58,000 veterans calling Delaware home, AARP has a long history of supporting those who have served in the U.S. armed forces, and we take pride in helping them navigate life’s transitions. Caring for a veteran or service member is meaningful work, but it can also be challenging. Every caregiving journey is unique, and AARP is here to help. We offer free resources and community programs designed to support military families and caregivers. These include guidance on health care and housing, fraud protection, career training, job search assistance, and family caregiving.
Mounting caregiving expenses and emotional burnout intensify the pressure on the Sandwich Generation. Here are tools and support to help regain control and protect your well-being
Nearly 20 percent of South Dakotans age 45 and over are currently providing unpaid care to an adult relative or friend. Many of them are juggling those caregiving duties with full- or part-time jobs.
To help North Dakotans protect themselves from scammers, AARP will host Fraudfest 2025—a series of fraud awareness events in several communities across the state.
The Show-Me MyRetirement Savings Plan—slated to begin by September—is aimed at businesses with 50 or fewer employees. If a company signs up, its workers will be automatically enrolled into a 401(k) that is tied to payroll deduction, unless they opt out.
AARP Maine has a dedicated team of Fraud Watch Network volunteers who provide free presentations to community groups about how to protect yourself against fraud.
Older adults reported losing $3.4 billion to fraud nationally in 2023, according to the most recent FBI data. Cases ranged from investment and imposter scams to fake lotteries.
When District of Columbia resident Ingrid Swinton got an eviction notice in September 2022, she didn’t know how she would be able to fight it without a lawyer—something she could not afford.