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New York State Office for the Aging Press Releases

352 Press Releases

Published on June 1, 2022 - 13:42 GMT

SNAP-Ed New York: Celebrate Summer with NYS Fruit and Vegetables! May 12, 2022 | 10:52 AM EDT Learn more about SNAP-Ed New York: ...

By Lisbeth Irish RDN CDN CDCES June is an exciting month for those who love fresh fruit and vegetables in New York State. We’re already beginning to see local produce popping up in grocery stores and farmers markets. Strawberries, baby greens, asparagus, …

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Published on May 25, 2022 - 13:55 GMT

NYSOFA, NYSDOH & Partners Present Health Disparities Training May 6, 2022 | 1:55 PM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA, NYSDOH and ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), and Dr. Melicent R. Miller of Health Forward, LLC have partnered on a four-part self-directed learning series to equip providers with the tools to overcome …

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Published on May 25, 2022 - 13:55 GMT

Your Community Engagement to Address Disparities May 6, 2022 | 3:04 PM EDT Learn more about Your Community Engagement to Address ...

By Colleen Scott, Advocacy Specialist, NYS Office for the Aging NYSOFA recently announced a four-part training series on Health Disparities in the Aging developed with the expertise of health equity specialist Dr. Melicent R. Miller and the New York State …

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Published on May 25, 2022 - 13:55 GMT

A Warm Farewell to Jennifer Rosenbaum on Her Retirement May 6, 2022 | 3:24 PM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA Bids Warm Farewell to ...

NYSOFA Assistant Director Jennifer Rosenbaum has always been interested in the aging services field. After volunteering in a nursing facility and VA hospital in her Bronx neighborhood growing up, she focused on gerontology in college and graduate school …

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Published on May 25, 2022 - 13:55 GMT

Support for LGBTQ+ Older Adults: Making Connections to Overcome D... May 12, 2022 | 9:46 AM EDT Learn more about Support for LGBTQ+...

By Colleen Scott, Advocacy Specialist, NYS Office for the Aging Just over 50 years ago, the Stonewall Riots of 1969 gave birth to the modern LGBTQ+ movement – a legacy now honored annually during Pride Month in June. Pride Month is a time to celebrate …

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Published on May 25, 2022 - 13:55 GMT

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022 Campaign Tools Learn more about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022 Campaign Tools

I'm wearing purple to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. Approximately 260,000 older adults are victims of elder abuse each year in NYS, but many more cases go unreported. Learn more about the signs and risks, get help, and find out …

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Published on May 25, 2022 - 13:55 GMT

Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Designating May as Older Amer... MAY 19, 2022 | Albany, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today issued ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation designating May as Older Americans Month in New York State and recognizing the incredible volunteerism of New York's older adults who commit more than 495 million hours of community service each year at …

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Published on May 25, 2022 - 13:55 GMT

5 Questions With Sherrill Wayland of SAGE May 19, 2022 | 4:35 PM EDT Learn more about 5 Questions With Sherrill Wayland of SAGE

SAGE is an important NYSOFA partner whose mission helps address disparities and assure competent care for LGBTQ+ older adults. For our Pride Month edition of 5 Questions, we talked to Sherrill Wayland, Director of Special Initiatives at SAGE, to hear …

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Published on May 25, 2022 - 13:55 GMT

NYSOFA Brings ElliQ Proactive Care Companion Technology to Older... May 20, 2022 | 9:54 PM EDT NYSOFA is delivering voice-operated ...

Building on its comprehensive effort to battle social isolation and support aging-in-place, NYSOFA is delivering voice-operated smart technology into the homes of over 800 older adults. Under the program, NYSOFA will work with local offices for the aging …

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Published on May 25, 2022 - 13:55 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 4 (June 2022) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen June marks two important moments for reflection and action. Pride Month is a time to celebrate and bolster our resolve to support LGBTQ+ older adults. In this edition of Inside NYS Aging, NYSOFA Advocacy …

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Published on May 3, 2022 - 19:37 GMT

Expanded Eligibility for HEAP Cooling Assistance MAY 2, 2022 | Albany, NY All income-eligible New Yorkers could qualify for an air ...

Governor Hochul today announced that $15 million is available through the Home Energy Assistance Program to help low-income individuals and families who lack air conditioning to stay cool during the upcoming summer months. Under the direction of the …

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Published on April 28, 2022 - 09:37 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 1 (March 2022) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen We are very pleased to launch Inside NYSAging, a newsletter for the aging services network in New York.   This monthly update is intended to provide a more regular and predictable means of keeping you and your staff …

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Published on April 28, 2022 - 09:37 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 2 (April 2022) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen As I recently reflected in an editorial about Governor Hochul’s budget, "what's right for older adults is good for all New Yorkers." I marvel at the good work that you, your staff, and volunteers …

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Published on April 28, 2022 - 09:37 GMT

Health Disparities in the Aging: A Four-Part Learning Series Learn more about Health Disparities in the Aging: A Four-Part ...

Health is more than just sickness or its absence. Health equity is more than just a difference in outcomes. These ideas – and how we address them in our practice – all have direct implications for the health and wellbeing of older adults. NYSOFA and …

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Published on April 28, 2022 - 09:37 GMT

A Caregiver Platform for Your Clients and Families April 19, 2022 | 9:36 AM EDT Learn more about Information Session: A Caregiver ...

There are an estimated 4.1 million caregivers in New York State. They provide 2.68 billion hours of unpaid care. Sixty-one percent worry about caring for a loved one. Seventy percent reported at least one mental health symptom during the pandemic. These …

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Published on April 28, 2022 - 09:37 GMT

FY 2023 State Budget and Aging Services Learn more about FY 2023 State Budget Includes Unprecedented Support for Aging Service ...

Last Updated: April 20, 2022 Building on Governor Kathy Hochul’s State-of-the-State agenda and Executive Budget, the newly enacted Fiscal Year 2023 State Budget – approved by the Legislature and signed into law in early April 2022 – advances New York’s …

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Published on April 28, 2022 - 09:37 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 3 (May 2022) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers....

In Case You Missed It: ACL Features NYSOFA in Q&A on Pandemic Innovations, Partnerships NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen was featured in a Q&A article with the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) on "Lessons from the Network: How New …

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Published on April 15, 2022 - 17:32 GMT

SNAP-Ed New York: Windowsill Gardening Basics April 1, 2022 | 10:09 AM EDT Learn more about SNAP-Ed New York: Windowsill Gardening ...

Fresh and Healthy Food Grown Right in Your Window By Lisbeth Irish RDN CDN CDCES Spring brings opportunities to get outside and be active. Experienced gardeners are planning their gardens now, and most of us envision gardens as “outdoor projects.” But …

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Published on March 17, 2022 - 06:08 GMT

'Friendly Calls' Program Engages Volunteers to Help Older Adults March 15, 2022 | 7:05 AM EDT Learn more about 'Friendly Calls' ...

Providers of aging services are seeking to expand programs that address social isolation in the pandemic, including volunteer models like Friendly Calls. While the concept of Friendly Calls is straight-forward – neighbors phoning neighbors for short, …

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Published on March 4, 2022 - 15:10 GMT

NYSOFA Marks 50th Anniversary of Nutrition Program March 3, 2022 | 6:13 AM EST Learn more about NYSOFA Marks 50th Anniversary of ...

This national nutrition month in March 2022, NYSOFA marks the 50th anniversary of the National Nutrition Program for the Elderly (NPE), established in 1972. The national program established grants to provide congregate and home delivered meals to older …

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