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AARP Long Island is thrilled to collaborate with The Gateway Playhouse, for discounts on select performances for in-person live theatrical entertainment! Come by the AARP table in the lobby before, during or after each show and meet AARP volunteers, staff and other members and learn more about what AARP is doing in the local community!

Social Security has struggled with customer service for years. Declining staffing and funding has seen the Social Security Administration (SSA) leaving District residents in the lurch, dealing with long wait times on the phone and in Social Security offices, getting busy signals on the phone, or sometimes simply being unable to reach anyone for their customer service needs. SSA recently scrapped a proposed service change that would have forced many older District residents to have to go in-person to a Social Security office for routine services that have been handled over the phone.

North Fort Myers

As we close out National Volunteer Month, AARP Florida is proud to highlight an ongoing partnership in Volusia county that honors our volunteers for their hard work.

AARP Foundation has awarded $1,550,000 million in grants to local organizations providing relief and recovery assistance to those affected by the recent wildfires across the Los Angeles area.

A portable or fixed standby electrical generator can be a big help after a hurricane. But AARP’s Florida state director urged Floridians to take care when using electrical power generators for backup power during power outages as the 2019 hurricane season ramps up.

AARP Texas released a new poll showing that addressing crime and safety in the city and the economic pressure many face amid inflation are top priorities that San Antonio voters 50-plus want the next mayor to address.

AARP is hosting three webinars in May to discuss important topics including 1) filing for Social Security, 2) key questions about Medicare enrollment, and 3) transitioning to Medicare. Read more about each event below!

Get tips from AARP on preparing for the storm and resources to help you and your loved ones.