Support for Family Caregivers: Tools, Events & Community

This November, join AARP Long Island (New York) in recognizing National Family Caregivers Month with discounts, resources and information around AARP’s HomeFit at participating Costello’s ACE Hardware stores, across Nassau and Suffolk this November.

Make Your Home Safe and Livable for YOU and YOUR Loved One. When caring for loved ones at home, whether in their home or your home, it's vitally important that you make the home as safe as possible. Join AARP Long Island and Costello’s ACE Hardware at various in-store locations across Nassau and Suffolk this November to learn and educate yourself on the use of universal design principles to ensure your home and your loved one’s home is comfortable and safe for people of all ages and abilities.

Being a caregiver—can be one of the most important and challenging roles you'll ever take on. AARP is here to support you, we want to ensure the needs of everyone who calls a place home can live comfortably at any life stage. The AARP HomeFit Guide is there to help and guide individuals to modify their homes for safety and accessibility.

Explore the list below to find local Costello’s ACE Hardware stores. Find our AARP volunteers and staff. Come by the AARP table and meet us to learn more about what AARP is doing in the local community. Learn about the AARP local resources, AARP HomeFit, contests, giveaways and much more!

Click here to: download a copy of the AARP HomeFit Guide

The guide is available in the following languages:

1. English
2. Spanish
3. Chinese
4. Korean
5. Vietnamese

1. Saturday, November 1: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
   Store location: Costello's Ace Hardware of Garden City Park
   Address: 2323 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, NY 11040
   
2. Sunday, November 2: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
   AARP West Babylon Volunteer Team
   Store location: Costello's Ace Hardware of Copiague
   Address: 705 Montauk Highway, Copiague, NY 11726
   
3. Friday, November 7: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
   AARP Smithtown Volunteer Team
   Store location: Costello's Ace Hardware of Smithtown
   Address: 52 East Main St, Smithtown, NY 11787
   
4. Saturday, November 8: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
   AARP Huntington Volunteer Team
   Store location: Costello's Ace Hardware of Northport
   Address: 822 Fort Salonga Rd, Northport, NY 11768
   
5. Sunday, November 9: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
   AARP Islip Volunteer Team
   Store location: Costello's Ace Hardware of West Islip
   Address: 448 Union Blvd, West Islip, NY 11795
   
   

   

6. Friday, November 14: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
   AARP Islip Volunteer Team
   Store location: Costello's Ace Hardware of East Islip
   Address: 15 West Main St. #C, East Islip, NY 11730
   
7. Saturday, November 15: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
   AARP Oyster Bay Volunteer Team
   Store location: Costello's Ace Hardware of Massapequa Park
   Address: 5135 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11762
   
8. Sunday, November 16: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
   AARP Oyster Bay Volunteer Team
   Store location: Costello's Ace Hardware of North Massapequa
   Address: 1330 Hicksville Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758
   
9. Thursday, November 20: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
   AARP Babylon Volunteer Team
   Address: 515 Montauk Hwy, West Babylon, NY 11704
   

   

10. Friday, November 21: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
    AARP Hempstead Volunteer Team
    Store location: Costello's Ace Hardware of Bellmore
    Address: 2667 Merrick Road, Bellmore, NY 11710
    
11. Saturday, November 22: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
    AARP North Hempstead Volunteer Team
    Store location: Costello's Ace Hardware of New Hyde Park
    Address: 1518 Union Tpke, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
    
12. Sunday, November 23: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
    AARP Brookhaven Volunteer Team
    Store location: Costello's Ace Hardware of Rocky Point
    Address: 360 Route 25A, Rocky Point, NY 11778
    

Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey shows that the percentage of households on Long Island with at least one resident who is 65 years or older has risen, indicating Long Island’s growing population of seniors. As the population ages, more and more people are seeking ways to live independently in their homes as they grow older. This collaboration is about creating lasting change in our community by providing real solutions to real challenges.

Calling All Caregivers…A home needs SCARF!

Caregivers benefit from homes that are adapted to facilitate caregiving, offering Safety, Comfort, Accessibility, Respite, Fixes for both the caregiver and the person receiving care. Here's a more detailed explanation:

Safety: Safety measures like grab bars in bathrooms, non-slip flooring, and clear pathways are crucial to prevent falls and accidents.

Comfort: A comfortable environment can improve the quality of life for both the caregiver and the person receiving care.

Accessibility: Homes should have features that allow easy movement, such as ramps, wider doorways, and accessible bathrooms for caregivers and their loved ones.

Respite: Having a dedicated space for respite, where caregivers can take breaks and recharge, is essential for preventing burnout.

Fix its: Assess all areas of your home to fix and improve for better living. Redesign your kitchen area for meal preparation for multiple people. Create a dedicated space for storage of caregiving supplies.

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Discover more events and opportunities to engage with AARP New York and your community by visiting aarp.org/local.

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