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 Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh provided the following statement today in response to the finalized budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.
There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you prune the top of a rose cane, it will stimulate growth below the pruned section. Pruning in late fall or winter is risky. The environmental temperatures will not support growth.
Hundreds of AARP volunteers and staff from all 50 states, USVI, and Puerto Rico are in D.C. today with one powerful message for lawmakers: protect what matters most to older Americans.
Join AARP VI in celebration of the 90th Anniversary of Social Security! Enter our "Win It Like You EARNED It" sweepstakes for your chance to win $1,000! Now, THAT'S cause for celebration!
AARP surveys show that an overwhelming majority of Americans age 50-plus want to stay in their current communities as long as possible. However, nearly half of the older adults worry their neighborhoods won’t meet their needs as they age.
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.
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.