AARP Eye Center
)
.jpg?crop=true&anchor=13,195&q=80&color=ffffffff&u=lywnjt&w=2008&h=1154)
Caregiving
In 2016, New York became the most populous state in the nation to support family caregivers with the CARE Act. The law, which became effective in April 2016, supports the 2.58 million family caregivers in New York as their loved ones go into the hospital and as they transition home.
Statement on Senator Schumer’s Support of the Credit for Caring Act by Beth Finkel, State Director of AARP New York:
ALBANY, New York – Following the state Legislature’s passage of a bill negotiated with Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to create a new class of advanced home health aides who would be allowed to perform previously prohibited health tasks, AARP New York State Director Beth Finkelissued the following statement:
Groups Unite To Urge Legislators to Expand Home Health Care Duties and Improve Patient Care
ALBANY, New York – Statement by AARP NYS Director Beth Finkel on the paid family leave provision in the 2016-17 State Budget:
Funding Needed in New Budget to Eliminate Wait Lists for Services to Help NYers Age at Home Rather than Taxpayer-Funded Nursing Homes
Governor to Address 10K+ AARP Members on Teletown Hall
Statement by AARP NYS Director Beth Finkel:
Policy Would Help Family Caregivers of Older NYers; AARP Stands Ready to Help Ensure Action This Year
Proposes Paid Family Leave, Retirement Savings Plan Study, Caregiver Help; More Aid for Caregiver Supports Needed
Search AARP New York
Connecting you to what matters most, like neighbors do. Find events, volunteer opportunities and more near you.
Sign up & Stay Connected