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New Knowledge Adventures (NKA) is a lifelong continuing education program for older adults designed to offer exceptional learning, exploration and social opportunities in a comfortable and non-competitive surrounding. It's a great way to learn something new and make friends along the way.

Celebrate Irish Heritage Month with AARP New York through a dynamic series of events honoring Irish culture and history. Discover the impact of The Great Irish Hunger and Mass Migration in an insightful webinar, learn how to trace your roots with Getting Started with Irish Genealogy, and feel the beat with a two-part Irish Step Dance series. Events are held on Tuesdays throughout March.

The Wisdom Warrior Challenge empowers older adults to stay active, build community, and embrace fitness—proving that age is just a number!

Can you afford a major increase in your auto insurance rates? AARP advocates have successfully weighed in and helped push back on prior insurance rate hike requests. With insurers calling for a 22.6 percent increase this year, AARP can help you make your voices heard.

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The House is likely to stay in session well after the basketball highlights are shown on your local news, and the amendments will take a long time to sort out, let’s talk about what we know as of 10 a.m. on Friday.

The United States is undergoing significant demographic changes that are reshaping the housing landscape. AARP’s publication, “Making Room: Housing for a Changing America,” highlights these shifts and the resulting need for diverse housing options.

The calendar has turned to February, and suddenly we are already four weeks into Legislative Session. The deadline for introducing bills was this past Wednesday, so the final tally for the Legislature’s 2025 agenda is over 540 bills, resolutions and commemorations.

Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it also comes with emotional and physical challenges. Many family caregivers hesitate to ask for help, fearing they might burden others. If you know someone who is a caregiver, stepping in to offer support—without waiting for them to reach out—can make a world of difference. These recommended tips are based on expert guidance from caregiving organizations such as AARP, Family Caregiver Alliance, and the National Institute on Aging. Here are six thoughtful ways to help a family caregiver without being asked: