AARP New York

AARP Applauds New Law; Caps Two-Decade Effort

As we age, legal and financial documents like powers of attorney, wills, and trusts grow more and more important. But creating and updating these critical items can be costly and confusing. AARP New York is collaborating with noted elder law attorney Jeff Rheinhardt to offer “Legal Documents: Myths & Misconceptions,” a series of four free virtual workshops for AARP members and guests in September and October.

Consumer organizations file emergency petition seeking immediate assistance for utility customers in the ongoing COVID-19 and Low-Income Affordability proceedings; urge swift resolution of the residential arrears crisis and unaffordable rates affecting New York’s utility consumers

AARP NY joins Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute for a nine-step program to support a healthy immune system. These sessions will outline positive actions that anyone can take to help support immune function, prevent chronic disease, and lower risk of health complications.

AARP Launches Nationwide Campaign Urging More Support for Family Caregivers, Passage of Bipartisan Federal Credit for Caring Act

During the long coronavirus pandemic, AARP Long Island has been helping present a diverse array of free online seminars, including the latest in the Lifelong Learning series.

In May, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) signed an AARP-backed law that reinstated a moratorium on utility shutoffs and extended it until 180 days after the end of New York’s COVID-19 state of emergency or Dec. 31, whichever is earlier. It covers water, gas and electric utilities, as well as phone, cable and high-speed internet services.

AARP is collaborating with the IndoRican Multicultural Dance Project, a New York City–based group, to promote a series of online classes.

Join AARP NY the last Saturday of each month at 8AM for Real Possibilities, an online radio show that will air on 108 Soul New York and be simulcasted on their Facebook page: @108SoulNY. Guests will discuss a variety of topics that matter most to the 50 plus community.

By Debbie Gruber