AARP New York

Join us virtually this Spring to explore ways to make retirement personally fulfilling. These virtual workshops will support the successful transition to those new to retirement or those approaching the retirement phase of life. You’ll be provided with useful tips and the necessary resources to help you live a balanced and fulfilling life after work.

In 1848 in Waterloo, activist Jane Hunt invited Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, among others, over for tea. They organized the first Women’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, considered the birthplace of the women’s rights movement. Their work paid off. In 1917, women were given the right to vote in New York, three years before the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified.

Join us in celebration of Women’s History Month for a chat with author, photojournalist, and portrait photographer Ellen Warner. The evening is an exploration on themes such as aging, love, loss, and life-long learning.

As NY’s Population Rapidly Ages, Voters 50+ Want Cost-Effective Long Term Care Services at Home; State Must Address Worst Home Care Worker Shortage in U.S.

Lisa Fabin sleeps in her childhood bed with a baby monitor nearby.

With the recent swearing in of a new mayor, borough presidents and a majority of the 51-seat City Council, AARP in New York City would normally have spent the early part of the year meeting new lawmakers. Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic forestalled such in-person events.

New York, NY—During a lively virtual roundtable discussion this week, key lawmakers and advocates for older New Yorkers called for a societal shift in how aging is perceived in the workforce and highlighted legislation that would combat age discrimination.

Join AARP New York for Tackling Tough Conversations, a 3-part virtual program to learn about the questions caregivers should be asking and the information they should be sharing with loved ones.

As part of celebrating Black History Month, AARP New York asked elected officials from around the state to share their stories about why they decided to run for office, why it’s important to celebrate Black History Month, and what New Yorkers age 50-plus can do to get involved in local and state public policy. The legislators and their responses are below.

Groups urge Leader Stewart-Cousins, Speaker Heastie to combat utility arrears in “one house” budget resolutions