From gasoline to groceries to prescription drugs and rent, many Pennsylvanians are struggling. This winter, home heating costs are also expected to increase. Make sure you know about available programs and tips to reduce your winter utility bills. Check out our handy utility guide today!
In March 2020, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us were called into one of the most important and under-recognized roles someone can be: a family caregiver. Thirty months later, we at AARP bring recognition to this role in honor of National Family Caregiver Month and bring to light the importance of these selfless people. The term "family caregiver" refers to the millions of Americans who help their parents, spouses, and other loved ones remain at home. They provide emotional, physical, financial, and companionship to those they care for daily.
AARPNY is proud to bring back our virtual Cooking classes with Soul Food Chefs, Chef Jay and Chef Qui as they bring you A Cake, a Pie, a Pudding: Healthy Baking for the Holidays. They will demonstrate how to make some of our favorite holiday desserts with a healthy new twist. Starting with sweet potato pie, then moving on to pound cake, and following with bread pudding.
AARP members and guests can join us for a FREE virtual exhibition: A New Light on Tiffany! presented by The New-York Historical Society. This virtual exhibit shines a new light on 100 illuminated Tiffany lamps displayed in a dramatically lit gallery. Learn about artistic genius Louis C. Tiffany and Clara Driscoll, head of the Women’s Glass Cutting Department, discovered to be the designer behind some of the firm’s most renowned leaded glass shades. Driscoll and her staff are known as the “Tiffany Girls.”
AARP is returning to the ballpark. On Wednesday, August 30th, join us for “AARP’s Caregiver Day at the Mariners” as we take on the Oakland "A's" at a mid-afternoon game. We will, once again, work with the Mariners to provide a special package that includes a game ticket and lunch.
AARP Washington is pleased to announce that Marguerite Ro has been selected as its new state director. Ro will direct the Association’s activities on behalf of nearly 900,000 Washington state members and provide leadership to help meet the needs and interests of the state’s older adults and their families. “The environment we live in continues to shift and evolve. Assuring that older adults and their families have the support and resources they need is part of how we acknowledge and honor the contributions of older adults,” said Ro. “I am excited to join the AARP Washington team as its State Director given its strong history of helping Washingtonians achieve the health and financial security they need and deserve.”
At 10 a.m. on Nov. 9, Revenue Committee co-chair Cale Case and State Revenue Department Director Brenda Henson will discuss proposals for property tax relief that are moving to the 2023 Legislative Session during a free webinar.
Social Security is here to help millions of people secure their today and tomorrow by providing benefits and financial protection. We continue to protect the integrity of our disability programs by ensuring we make the correct decision on each claim. However, if you disagree with the decision on your claim, you can ask for your case to be reviewed by filing an appeal.
Researchers in Arizona are exploring a new strategy for Alzheimer's disease: taking an existing technology known as deep brain stimulation and seeing if it can slow progression of the disease.