AARP members and guests are invited to join us for free paper shredding events at select locations around New York state. Connect with AARP New York to combat fraud and safeguard yourself from identity theft by shredding sensitive personal documents after tax season.
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.
At AARP, we constantly track the latest fraud scams to stay one step ahead of scammers. Every year, one in five adults over the age of 50 are victims of financial exploitation, with each losing an average of $120,000. Financial institutions lose more than a billion dollars a year in deposits due to the exploitation of Americans over 50.
Connect with AARP Long Island this year at the CM Performing Arts Center (CMPAC) and enjoy discounts on select performances of live, in-person theatrical entertainment! Visit the AARP table in the lobby before, during, or after each show to meet AARP volunteers, staff, and fellow members—and learn more about how AARP is making a difference in your community.
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.
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.