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Within a decade, the U.S. population will consist of more adults over 65 than children under 18. To prepare for rapid population aging, Age-friendly Community (AFC) programs across the country are helping towns, cities, counties, and states transform their communities into great places to grow up…
“If it wasn’t for SNAP, I don’t know what we would do.” – 61-year-old AARP survey participant
As states and communities continue to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many are left wondering what could be done to prevent large-scale destruction from such disasters. Despite the severity of those storms, they were only the most recent among several to sweep…
COVID-19 stands to exacerbate socioeconomic challenges we have long faced.
Bus drivers are on the front lines delivering groceries and medicine to older adults.
SNAP, formerly "food stamps," needs additional investments and flexibility to respond to the pandemic.
Recently passed legislation will allow food programs to ramp up home meal delivery.
These actions can enable relationships between family caregivers and long-term facility residents during the spread of COVID-19.
As countries across the globe struggle to contain the pandemic, economists forecast continuing severe job loss in the coming months.
Today’s financial markets are frightening. Here are a few thoughts to help you weather this crisis and come out stronger than before.
It’s completely normal to feel anxiety and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, but taking care of your emotional health will help protect you and your family.
One in four older black and Hispanic Medicare beneficiaries is food insecure.
Here are six actions you can take to prepare and protect yourself and your family from coronavirus.
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