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NOV 25, 2024
Explore your family’s rich heritage at Finding Your Roots, hosted by AARP New York in collaboration with genealogy thought leaders Akosua Moore (Finding Your Roots), Phil Sutton (New York Public Library), and Joshua Taylor (New York Genealogical and Biographical Society).
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
NOV 4, 2024
Make your neighborhood more walkable and safe. Join AARP New York’s Taking it to the Streets: Improving Pedestrian Safety effort to share the state of your neighborhood’s sidewalks and intersections. In just 10 minutes, you can do a walk audit and help spark change in your community.
NOV 4, 2024
This fall, join AARP New York in recognizing National Family Caregivers Month and National Veterans & Military Families Month with free events across October and November. Whether you’re a family caregiver, veteran, or someone supporting these communities, these events are designed to connect you with essential resources, promote well-being, and provide meaningful experiences.
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, join AARPNY’s Executive Council Member and author of books Balikbayan: A Filipino Homecoming and Asian Americans Who Inspire Us Analiza Quiroz Wolf as she shares her journey to explore her family roots in the Philippines. She shares what inspired the journey, her experience living in her father’s childhood home for 6 months in the Philippines, and what she learned.
Are you over the age of 50? Many mental health issues can sneak up on you! Approximately 20% of the over 50 population might experience a mental health issue, primarily anxiety and depression. The good news is that living a balanced lifestyle can help avert some mental health conditions. When depression and anxiety are caught early and treated promptly, you can prevent complications that are more serious in the future.
Join AARP New York for a free virtual event that explores the reinvigorated tradition of writing one’s Legacy Letter.
Four Million Americans, Including 283,000+ NYers Signed AARP Petition Calling on Congress to Act; AARP NY Delivered NY Petitions to Senator Today
Beth Finkel, AARP New York State Director, released the following statement on the New York City Council’s FY23 Preliminary Budget Response:
PSC data: New Yorkers in energy assistance programs are behind more than $419 million out of the $1.7 billion in total utility arrears
2021 minimum staffing and direct care spending laws had been suspended by executive order during pandemic
Securely disposing of documents that contain your personal information—such as bank statements, canceled checks, receipts and credit-card junk mail—is one way to avoid becoming a fraud victim.
AARP New York and Herald Community Newspapers present a three-part virtual webinar on identity theft, romance, and other scams that target people 50 and over and their families in this series. You'll learn about fraudsters' tactics and how to recognize the warning signs. Plus, we will end the series with an in-person FREE shredding event!
The following is a guest post by Jed A. Levine, President Emeritus of CaringKind, a New York City organization that works with community partners to develop the information, tools and training to support individuals and families affected by dementia.
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