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.
Usher in the fall with some Bratwurst and Kraut on a bun while being entertained by Conductor Owen Hammett and his Oom-Pah Band. Sign up in the Main Office with a $3.00 donation for the entrée, sides, dessert, and beverage.
The Reston District Station of the Fairfax County Police Department is hosting a Scam and Fraud Awareness event on Wednesday, September 26 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcomed, including families, caregivers, and business owners, to hear from a panel of presenters to discover the truth about common scams that frequently target the older adult community.
Government is broken. Politicians don’t seek common ground, arguing rather than creating results. But critical issues like Social Security, Medicare and prescription drug costs are all on the line. That’s why your voice matters. Let’s hold politicians accountable by voting this November.
AARP Virginia participated in the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) Family Caregiver Stakeholder Workgroup to help spur even better supports for caregivers in Virginia.
The IRS is encouraging taxpayers who received a large refund to do a “paycheck checkup” to make sure their employers are withholding the correct amount of taxes from their paychecks. Visit the IRS withholding calculator today .