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As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older District residents—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.
It’s that time of year again, Washingtonians—Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner! If you are over age 65, you may qualify for a Medicare plan. Medicare open enrollment is from October 15 to December 7, 2025. Medicare beneficiaries in the District can review, switch, or update their coverage for plans that begin January 1, 2026.
In Washington, D.C., many older Black residents continue to face serious challenges when it comes to accessing quality health care. While recent studies from AARP show signs of progress, they also reveal that deep disparities remain—especially for those living east of the Anacostia River.
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Ahead of National Family Caregivers Month, AARP Missouri Releases State-Level Data Detailing Caregiving Prevalence in Missouri
New Data Show 26% Of Adults In New York Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
New Data Show 22% Of Adults In Colorado Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
AARP Connecticut issued the following statement regarding the final decision by the Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) to United Illuminating Company’s (UI) application to amend its rate schedule (Docket 24-10-04).
New Data Show 28% of Adults in Maine Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
New AARP caregiving data released today, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States[ZI1] , finds that 24% of adults in Delaware — approximately 197,000 people — are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones.
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.
Ahead of National Family Caregivers Month, AARP Maryland releases state-level data detailing caregivers experiences.
New Data Show 30% Of Adults In Kansas Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
New Data Show 28% Of Adults In Utah Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
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