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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.
NOV 1, 2025
Jan Wilberg worked for decades in social service agencies and as a nonprofit consultant before retiring in 2018 to spend more time as a volunteer with various Milwaukee organizations. She received the 2024 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, the state’s top volunteer honor.
OCT 31, 2025
AARP Wisconsin was one of three groups invited to speak at the first meeting of the Speaker’s Task Force on Elder Services on Oct. 30, which focused on scams and fraud prevention information.
We know how impactful $1,000 can be. This is our way of extending some seed money to get these projects off the ground. Next deadline: September 27, 2025.
OCT 28, 2025
With November designated as National Family Caregivers Month, now is a great time to shine a bright light on the incredible work that these unsung heroes perform every day in an effort to keep their loved ones living in their own homes and communities as long as possible.
Postal Inspector Silvia Carrier with the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) joined us to chat about how we can keep our deliveries safe and avoid holiday scams.
A proposal from Gov. Tony Evers (D) would create a $500 annual tax credit for Wisconsinites who provide unpaid care to an adult family member.
Enjoy an evening of art in La Crosse!
We often refer to family caregivers as Wisconsin’s unsung heroes, flying under the radar for little or no money while providing vital care that allows their loved ones to continue living in their homes and communities as long as possible.
AARP Wisconsin is calling on Milwaukee city leaders to make slowing traffic to protect pedestrians and save lives a top priority as the city develops its first Vision Zero Transportation Safety Action Plan.
Tiffany Schultz with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) joined us to chat about how we can shop online safely & protect our information in the virtual world.
With Wisconsin split along partisan lines amid an acrimonious political season, some voters may feel like skipping the upcoming midterm election. But AARP encourages all voters to participate.
50-plus voters will be key to this battleground state's results.
Michael Domke with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) joined us to chat about robocalls and how we can avoid them.
If you're looking for extra support services for someone who is aging or has a disability, an Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) in your county can be an extremely helpful resource.
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