Lois Aronstein

AARP commends the Governor and the State Legislature for taking this unprecedented step in helping to ensure that New York's read more

AARP commends the Governor and the State Legislature for taking this unprecedented step in helping to ensure that New York's most vulnerable citizens can stay warm this winter. With some people actually having to choose between filling their prescriptions and filling their oil tank, this funding couldn't have come at a better time.

High drug costs are already forcing people to cut their pills, take less and sometimes not even be able to read more

High drug costs are already forcing people to cut their pills, take less and sometimes not even be able to fill their prescriptions at all. Eliminating 'wrap around' coverage is a harsh move that will deny drugs to our state's most vulnerable populations - we urge the Legislature to reject the Governor's proposal.

Making sure people know about options to the high-priced brand name drugs could mean a world a difference for many read more

Making sure people know about options to the high-priced brand name drugs could mean a world a difference for many New Yorkers, especially those who pay full retail for their drugs. We are fighting to ensure the drug that ends up in your medicine cabinet is the very best one for you.

HEAP is a great program, providing much needed assistance to thousands of New Yorkers every year. Our fear is that, read more

HEAP is a great program, providing much needed assistance to thousands of New Yorkers every year. Our fear is that, even with the new funds, the program will run out of money this spring and thousands of New Yorkers will find themselves in need of assistance to keep their power on.

Companies are beginning to realize there's money to be made in marketing to our age group.

Companies are beginning to realize there's money to be made in marketing to our age group.