As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Georgians—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.
Hoping to approach Medicare decisions with more confidence? This is where AARP can help. Medicare enrollment can seem complicated, but understanding your personal needs and priorities can help you make informed decisions.
Public Night Hearings give people an opportunity to share their views directly with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina. Below is everything you need to know if you plan to testify.
Right now, in the middle of a global health crisis, Dominion Energy South Carolina wants to raise your rates by more than 7 percent. They also want to increase the monthly fixed charge (a charge to bring the power from the pole to your home) you pay before even turning on the lights. AARP is fighting for residential utility customers because too many South Carolina families struggle to pay their electric bills along with other necessities like food and medicine.
(Sept. 29, 2020) Here’s an important election update from the SC Election Commission for individuals who are residents of long-term care facilities or nursing homes and their caregivers and family members.
AARP SC has sent a letter to Senate President Harvey Peeler and House Speaker Jay Lucas expressing its support for a safe and secure November election.
South Carolinian's have faced unprecedented issues in the last few years. From floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and now the COVID19 pandemic. In some way or another, we have all felt the stress and anxieties of this virus.