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.
Join AARP SC and Chef Veera for a four-part virtual cooking series that will spice up your life. Learn tips and tricks to help you cook like a pro and make healthy food choices. Class dates: March 14, May 23, July 18, Sept. 26.
Cassandra Addison is AARP South Carolina’s new volunteer state president, helping lead advocacy efforts to address health care access, Social Security protections, brain health and caregiving.
Each month, state director Charmaine Fuller Cooper provides updates on the work being done around South Carolina to serve the 50+ in our state. Check out the latest.
AARP South Carolina sets advocacy priorities each year based on input from members and communities across the state. Learn what we are fighting for in 2024.
For the first time since AARP began publishing the Scorecard in 2011, more than half of Medicaid long-term care dollars nationwide for older adults and people with physical disabilities went to home- and community-based services instead of nursing homes and other institutions.
Join AARP South Carolina for a series of “Pints and Politics” talks with politicians. Candidates running in 2024 will discuss plans to ensure Social Security remains solvent and which issues they will focus on if elected.