November is Family Caregiving Month and Military Family Month. As a family caregiver, you may be responsible for managing and administering lots of medication. If you have medications in your home that are no longer needed or expired, AARP Long Island encourages you to dispose of them safely this November.
AARP New York is committed to helping you become empowered financially so you can live your best life whether you are still in the workforce, preparing for retirement or retired. You can get the latest expert advice on financial literacy, money management, retirement savings, budgeting, estate planning and more right here through our programs, both virtual and in-person. We’re also advocating for you at both the state and local level to make sure you can afford your utilities, prescription drugs and groceries.
During the Great Depression, half of Americans went to the movies every week. One genre stood out—screwball comedies. These quick-witted films, filled with unexpected twists and outlandish situations, offered audiences relief from daily challenges and continue to resonate today.
ALBANY, N.Y. – AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement today on passage in both houses of the New York State Legislature of a bill (S.8760/A.9369) that would automatically enroll eligible older individuals receiving low-cost prescription drug benefits into a federal program that helps with utility costs.
NEW YORK - Today, Beth Finkel, AARP New York state director; David McNally, AARP NY’s government affairs and advocacy director; AARP NY Executive Council Member Dr. Mirian Zavala and AARP NY members from The Bronx hand-delivered more than 4,000 letters signed by residents from across New York to Speaker Carl Heastie’s office in The Bronx, urging him to bring prescription drug importation legislation up for a vote before the legislative session ends this week.
Many older adults face the reality of needing care. AARP members and guests are invited to a four-part workshop series, "Accepting Help Gracefully: The Dance of Interdependence." This series offers a forum to explore the transitions between independence, dependence, and interdependence with grace. Guided by a Sage-ing® Mentor, these 90-minute Zoom sessions cover physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges. Workshops include breakout sessions for small group sharing.
Fire safety information is valuable in order to prevent home fires, escape from a home fire, or learn how to recover after a home fire. Connect with AARP Long Island and the American Red Cross for two Home Fire Safety presentations this June.
AARP Long Island is thrilled to sponsor and connect with AARP members and guests at the 2025 Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Reichert Planetarium in Centerport, at Music Laser Light shows! Music lovers can enjoy these immersive visual shows that are projected overhead on a 60-foot dome. The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium is located in Centerport.