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DEC 23, 2024
New law will help eligible older adult New Yorkers
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
DEC 13, 2024
More than two dozen local lawmakers on Long Island have signed on to a letter with AARP New York to Governor Hochul urging her to increase funding for in-home services
DEC 9, 2024
AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel and Medicare Rights Center President Frederic Riccardi have sent a letter to Governor Hochul urging her to sign legislation that would make it easier for New Yorkers to enroll in Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), a move that would save eligible individuals thousands of dollars a year.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), healthy eating supports muscles, boosts immunity, and strengthens bones.
Did you know that playing canasta could enhance memory, concentration and strategic thinking? (Facts.net)
Making a difference doesn't stop as you age. Millions of older adults are using their experience to give back, to solve problems, and to change lives. The AARP® Purpose Prize® award honors extraordinary individuals who use their lived experiences to make a better future for all.
Have you ever wanted to experience the New Year's Eve Ball Drop in style? AARP members and guests can enter for a chance to win tickets to an exclusive New Year's Eve Party in Times Square. The winner will gain access to an exclusive New Year's Eve party with VIP views of the ball drop. This is a unique chance to experience New Years like never before!
December 4 to 8, 2023 is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (ODSAW), a time to empower older adults to improve their safety on the nation’s roadways. This is important because – even though they are safe drivers overall – older drivers are more vulnerable to severe injury or even death when involved in a vehicle crash.
For the first time since AARP began publishing the Scorecard in 2011, more than half of Medicaid long-term care dollars nationwide for older adults and people with physical disabilities went to home- and community-based services instead of nursing homes and other institutions.
AARP New York is proud to announce that Dr. Tim Law has been selected to receive the 2023 Andrus Award for Community Service, the Associations most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
NY’s Counties & Hospitals, Advocates for the Aging, Legislative Aging Chairs, Others Seek $252.5M Increase, Boosting Preventive & Cost-Saving Services
With Many 65+ NYers Still Working, Expansion Would Also Write Age Discrimination Out of State Law
For National Family Caregivers Month, AARP New York reached out to legislators so they could share their caregiving stories and why they believe it’s important to highlight services for caregivers. New York State’s 2.2 million family caregivers provide an estimated 2.1 billion hours of care for older parents, spouses, and other loved ones each year.
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