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Taking on the responsibility of being a family caregiver is an extraordinary task. Family caregivers provide a great labor of love every day by supporting aging parents, spouses, friends, and relatives to help them live independently and in the comfort of their own home.

AARP New York is empowering Veterans, Military, and their Families (VMF) to navigate the complexities of life’s transitions by providing helpful resources and delivering unwavering commitment to those who have served our nation.

AARP New York makes it easy to stay connected, offering online resources including coronavirus information, virtual events and local tours, wellness classes, local discounts as well as a variety of volunteer opportunities.

Are you a runner? A walker? A cyclist? AARP Long Island is offering members and guests FREE race registrations to join our team for the upcoming 13th Annual Long Island Run For The Warriors virtual race. Space is limited for the Saturday, Nov. 7, event, so please sign up if you are interested. The distance is up to you: 5K, 10K or any length you choose!

AARP Long Island is proud to present a FREE three-part series of webinars in honor of National Caregiver Appreciation Month that are hosted by Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia (LIAD) Center. This series will focus on the importance of self-care, how to best utilize supportive resources, ways to provide quality care for a diagnosed loved one, and finding inner-strength.

As part of our ongoing commitment in bringing to you fun and entertaining virtual events, AARP Long Island is proud to present a virtual sing along, Sip & Sing hosted by Bay Street Theater to bring you a fun, interactive and FREE sing along series, every Friday through December 18th, 2020.

En español | AARP New York is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 with virtual events highlighting Hispanic/Latino achievements in our community.

Memories are special moments that should be treasured. In honor of #NationalGrandParentsDay, show your grandparents some love and support just like they have given to you throughout the years. #GrandParentsDay #Family

As we head into an unusual election season due to the pandemic, we asked some members of the entertainment industry to reminisce about their first voting experience. We hope their messages will inspire you to make your safe voting plan as soon as possible. Are you in? #ImIn

As we search for glimmers of hope during this difficult time of social distancing, we will be sharing a weekly video series entitled In It Together with inspirational words of encouragement from renowned members of the entertainment industry actors, singers-songwriters and producers created specifically for members and volunteers to help lift their spirits.