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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.
There is no denying the importance of social connections for an individual’s physical and mental health. We also know that social isolation can increase during our winter months. Our La Crosse AARP volunteers wish to make gathering easier by hosting the first What’s Brewin’ Wednesday on February 12th from 4-6 pm at Pearl Street Brewery.
A well-designed, livable community promotes health, sustain growth, and make for happier, healthier residents of every age, in all life stages. AARP Wisconsin is working to raise awareness in the greater Milwaukee area about the need for age-friendly, livable communities.
AARP is urging lawmakers to create a retirement savings program for employees who don't have access to such plans through their jobs.
The Credit for Caring bill, supported by AARP, would create a $500 tax credit to help cover certain costs family caregivers incur while assisting loved ones.
One of the clearest pathways to increased financial security in retirement is to participate in an employer-sponsored program. Americans are 15 times more likely to save for retirement when they can do so at work, and 20 times more likely to save if their workplace option is automatic. However, over 928,000 Wisconsin private-sector workers between the ages of 18 and 64 do not have access to a retirement savings program at work.
AARP outlines ways to protect yourself from scams involving bogus charities and gift card swindles.
Seventy-seven percent of Wisconsin small business owners are supportive of a retirement savings program that would help employees save for retirement at their jobs, according to a new poll released by AARP today. Nearly half of small business owners expressed concern about their employees having enough money saved for retirement.
China Lights has been extended! On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, we will be hosting another “AARP Night” at the China Lights show for our members. We’re excited to work with Boerner Botanical Gardens again to bring our members this special evening.
Do you know ways to help keep your aging loved ones from losing money to scams and fraud? We’ll share important information that could help you keep them safe during our free webinar.
Not sure which Medicare plans and options are right for you or a loved one? AARP is here to help connect you to the resources that may make it easier for you to decide what’s right for you.
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