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.
Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and voting options in Virginia, such as absentee voting, early voting or voting with a disability.
While all AARP Smart Driver™ in-person classes have been canceled through December 31, 2020, the eight-hour course is available online at: http://www.aarpdriversafety.org. A discount of 25 percent off the course price is in effect through the end of the year. Use the promo code: DRIVINGSKILLS. The Promo Code box is located on the course registration page. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate that can be presented to their insurance companies for the multiyear discount.
Financial exploitation is the most common form of elder abuse in the U.S., and the average victim loses $120,000. We also know this crime is severely under-reported.
As Virginia prepares for the coming flu season, hospitals and health care providers and organizations representing state and local government, businesses, educators, and many other stakeholders and communities of interest in the Commonwealth have joined together to issue this statement to promote the importance of getting a flu shot – now, more than ever, during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Sal's Pals members support the MEOC Walkathon, now a virtual event. With donations still short of the $165,000 goal in the final month of fundraising, community support is needed more than ever.