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AARP Virginia

Making a difference for all Virginians 50+ and their families
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.
Pickleball is America’s fastest-growing participation sport, and in the Lynchburg area, AARP is taking advantage of that increasing popularity as part of its efforts to keep older Americans’ bodies — and minds — healthy.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – a great time to remind ourselves just how much of our lives take place online and the potential threats that exist in the digital world.
AARP Virginia volunteers from the southeastern region recently celebrated Grandparents Day at the picturesque Norfolk Botanical Gardens.
Research shows that people who are familiar with how a scam works are 80% less likely to engage in it, but how can you stay up to speed when criminals are constantly changing their tactics?
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and Republican challenger Hung Cao participated in separate telephone town halls in September hosted by AARP Virginia.
Dementia is not only a disease that affects older people. Patients as young as 15 have been diagnosed with Frontal Temporal Degeneration (FTD), although it more typically affects people in their late 40s, 50s and 60s.
Virginia residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s how to find an updated vaccine near you.
Are you a retired journalist, editor, or photographer looking to make a meaningful impact in your community?
Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps like Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App have made sending money between family and friends easier than ever before. But consumers beware
See how one area nonprofit is addressing a gap in transportation and making a big difference in their community.
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Contact information and more from your state office. Learn what we are doing to champion social change and help you live your best life.