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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.
Just Saying Thank You Isn’t Enough
Richmond, VA – Mattie Lawrence Johnson has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2021 AARP Virginia Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
Alexandria, Virginia, is a great place to be an older adult, thanks to the wide range of programs offered by Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA). This nonprofit organization helps older adults to age with dignity by fostering independence and self-sufficiency.
Lynchburg, Virginia. Why is Lynchburg named Lynchburg?
Shenandoah. A town? Check. Caverns? Check. A river? Check. A university? Check. A valley? Check. A national park? Check, check. But what it really is, is a national treasure. Extending 135 miles north from the Front Royal, Virginia area down the Appalachian Mountains to Charlottesville on the east and Harrisonburg on the west, it covers 311 square miles. It was designated a national park December 26, 1935 and dedicated the following July by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Keith Tomlinson, Smithsonian Associate, study team leader and interpretive naturalist captured the park’s majesty in a presentation recently hosted by Virginia Tech Lifelong Learning Institute and AARP Virginia.
COVID-19 Death Rates in Virginia Nursing Homes Increased Slightly
Are you age 50+ and looking for employment? You aren't alone! Many Americans are looking for work as they reimagine the next stage of their life. Do you live near or in Northern Virginia? Your next employment opportunity may be just an expo away at one of the free Virtual 50+ Employment Expos hosted by the Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA).
New research reveals top scams facing Virginia’s military community and ways to fight back
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia was the featured agency on the debut edition of Beach Talk, a new AARP Virginia virtual program highlighting leaders and influencers in the Virginia Beach area.
There are some older adults who look forward to selling their homes and moving to new living spaces without the responsibilities of home maintenance and yard work. They have counted the cost and taken the leap to start anew.
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