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Older New Yorkers Struggle to Afford High Prescription Drug Prices

By Donna Liquori, MAR 1, 2020

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.

State of the State: Governor Cuomo’s Plans Would Protect and Benefit Older NYers

AARP Supports Rx, Robocall, Banking, Debt Collection, Healthcare Transparency Measures; Also Calls for Cost-Effective Tax Credit for Unpaid Family Caregivers

Make Sense Out of Medicare and Open Enrollment

By Craig Davis, OCT 10, 2019

Not sure which Medicare plans and options are right for you or a loved one? AARP is here to help connect you to the resources that may make it easier for you to decide what’s right for you.

Fighting Higher Drug Costs

By George Bridges, OCT 1, 2019

Governor urged to back budget proposals

Supporting Family Caregivers in New York

Caring for a parent, spouse, or other loved one can be a 24/7 job that is emotionally, physically and financially difficult. That’s why AARP works tirelessly to support family caregivers, striving to make your big responsibilities a little bit easier.

With Rx Prices Skyrocketing 4X Inflation, AARP NY Launches Campaign to Back State Legislative Package Protecting Consumers; Lt. Gov. Hochul Pledges to ‘Reel In Exorbitant, Unconscionable’ Prices

By Erik Kriss, MAY 14, 2019

150 Volunteers from Across NY Call on Lawmakers at State Capitol to Back Safe Rx Importation, Reveal Deals Delaying Cheaper Generics, Fight Price Gouging

Rewire Your Brain to Stick to New Year’s Resolutions

By Andre Hidalgo, JAN 20, 2019

The calendar has turned to January, and you’ve probably thought about what you want to accomplish in 2019. You even may have jotted down a list of resolutions. Goals like saving more money, losing weight, quitting smoking or volunteering in your community often top resolution lists.

Fewer Bank Branches and Mortgages, Higher Housing Costs, Debt and Foreclosure Risk Plague Long Island’s 50+ Communities of Color

By Erik Kriss, SEP 6, 2018

Experts and Leaders from Island’s Communities of Color Brainstorm Solutions to #DisruptDisparities in Health, Economic Security and Livability at AARP Forum

Join Us! Healthy Living: Exercise, Nutrition, Brain Health and YOU!

By Stacey Kratz, AUG 22, 2018

Want to live your best possible life? Sure we are living longer but there are steps we can all take to make sure that we are living the healthiest lives possible. Regardless of our age, there are proven benefits from regular exercise, good nutrition and staying sharp mentally.