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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.
We're fighting every day to make aging easier. Your voice matters, and we help make sure that our elected officials in the Commonwealth hear it.
Find free online and local events including exercise classes, cooking demos, helpful workshops and more.
AARP speakers are available on a wide range of topics including Social Security, fraud prevention and more.
Maudie Scott’s view of what constitutes a community—its scars, attributes and potential—started taking shape when, at age 10, she joined her sharecropper parents in harvesting South Carolina tobacco. The field owner’s children, who were white, also gathered leaves during the fall harvest.
The Medicare Open Enrollment period that runs through Dec. 7 allows recipients to annually consider changes to their plans. Counselors like Russell Schiavone are trained to assist the many Virginians uncertain how to best proceed and seeking help to better understand their options.
The start of the online holiday shopping season means that online scams intensify with it.
The sun might be shining on solar energy, but buyers beware – costly solar panel scams could leave you in the dark with massive loans and higher bills.
“Navigating the Journey: Adjusting the Sails in Dementia Caregiving” was the theme of the 38th Annual Caregiver’s Conference, presented by the Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium.
AARP Virginia spotlighted veterans' issues this November, featuring a powerful webinar with Col. Donna Fore, a 30-year U.S. Air Force veteran and survivor of the 9/11 Pentagon attack.
With over 85% of veterans having encountered service-related scams in the last 12 months, now is a great time to review some of the most prevalent scams targeting current and former service members.
The Hidden Power of Purpose: Film Screening & Dynamic Networking
The AARP Fraud Watch Network testified before Capitol Hill lawmakers in September, urging stronger consumer protections and support for victims of these crimes.
When Shawn Smith was growing up, his mother gave him a common childhood warning: “Don’t talk to strangers and don’t take candy from strangers.”
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