Health & Wellbeing

AARP Urges Uninsured NYers and Those Enrolled in Non-Group (Individual) Plans to Shop for a New Plan & Learn if You’re Eligible for New & Increased Financial Help Now Available through the American Rescue Plan

Name-brand drug companies frequently enter into agreements with producers of generic versions to delay the introduction of the less expensive form. This practice has long drawn criticism from the federal government and patient advocates, who say such deals hurt consumers, who may skip meds to save money.

Hip Hop Legend Doug E. Fresh Joins AARP NY, Asian American Federation, Hispanic Federation, NAACP, Urban League, Who Offer Solutions to Level Playing Field

With the Holiday Season just around the corner, AARPNY is proud to present a Cook for Health series hosted by P2 Collaborative of Western New York to bring you ideas on how to prepare and cook healthy recipes. We invite AARP members and guests to join Chef Alexa via ZOOM to learn healthy Soul Food tips and techniques. Chef Alexa will be sharing tasty recipe options that you can share with your family and friends. Choose from any or all of the following six dates to cook along with us!

Many New Yorkers are using telemedicine for the first time. The pandemic, however, has underscored the state's disparities with access to health care and broadband internet service, especially in rural areas.

An AARP New York survey of 1,000 adults age 50-plus found that access to quality health care, retirement affordability and maintaining good health are among the chief concerns older adults face as they age.

AARP is providing information and resources about COVID-19 to help older New Yorkers, and their families protect themselves from the virus and prevent it from spreading to others.

AARP will host a live Coronavirus Information Tele-Town Hall every Thursday at 12 p.m. (CST). Experts at this week’s live Q&A event will address your questions related to protecting yourself and loved ones from the virus, staying healthy and reducing social isolation.

We’re writing with an important message to let you know that we have canceled our external events until further notice. While convening events is a core part of our mission, we have changed our approach in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

With the ongoing struggle of affording high prescription drugs costs, AARP and other advocates will work with Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers to turn his three-part plan to tackle drug prices into reality.