New York State Office for the Aging Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on January 29, 2025 - 16:59 GMT

Governor Hochul’s Budget Advances Historic Investments in NYSOFA ... January 27, 2025 | 10:34 AM EST Learn more about Governor ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) today highlighted key supports for older adults in Governor Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2026 Executive State Budget, which advances historic investments in NYSOFA community programs and services. The budget also …

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Published on January 9, 2025 - 17:12 GMT

Older New Yorkers' Day 2025 NYSOFA's flagship annual event to recognize older adults for their volunteerism Learn more about Older ...

NYSOFA is proud to announce the nomination process for Older New Yorkers’ Day 2025. This important event will be celebrated in-person on May 27 at The Crowne Plaza Hotel-Desmond in Albany. Stay tuned for more details on the event. Area Agency on Aging (AAA …

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Published on December 31, 2024 - 20:53 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 35 (January 2025) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

Money in Your Pockets: Governor Hochul Proposes Sending 8.6 Million New Yorkers an Inflation Refund Check As her first proposal for the 2025 State of the State agenda, Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing New York State’s first-ever Inflation Refund, which …

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Published on December 17, 2024 - 18:06 GMT

With Virtual Platform, New York State Office for the Aging and Ge... December 13, 2024 | 4:20 PM EST Learn more about With Virtual ...

Online community helps older New Yorkers stay connected, active, and empowered during the cold months and holiday season. Over half a million New Yorkers have attended over 877,000 classes since 2021, through NYSOFA-GetSetUp Partnership As winter …

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Published on December 12, 2024 - 16:46 GMT

NYSOFA, AgingNY and Discover Live Expand Access to Interactive, V... December 11, 2024 | 4:40 PM EST Learn more about NYSOFA, ...

Live virtual tours support physical wellness, social connections, and brain health; see Spectrum News coverage for live tour in action The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY) are expanding their …

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Published on December 9, 2024 - 17:22 GMT

Money in Your Pockets: Governor Hochul Proposes Sending 8.6 Milli... As her first proposal for the 2025 State of the State, ...

NYSUT President Melinda Person said, “Working families across New York know that the current systems are not working for them and NYSUT is glad the Governor is listening to this collective voice. We must seek out solutions that address the ever-increasing …

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Published on December 2, 2024 - 20:03 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 34 (December 2024) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

Save The Date: Older New Yorkers' Day 2025 to be Held May 27 Flagship NYSOFA event moving to The Crowne Plaza Hotel-Desmond In 2024, NYSOFA resumed in-person celebration of our flagship annual event, Older New Yorkers' Day. Another change is in …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 17:06 GMT

NYSOFA and DMV Share Tips and Resources For Older Driver Safety A... November 29, 2024 | 10:48 AM EST Learn more about NYSOFA and ...

In recognition of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week taking place December 2-6, the New York State Office for the Aging and New York State Department of Motor Vehicles offer tips and resources for older drivers, their families and caregivers. Being …

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Published on November 15, 2024 - 19:55 GMT

NYSOFA Highlights National Family Caregivers Month with Statewide... November 8, 2024 | 2:08 PM EST Learn more about NYSOFA ...

Resources for Caregivers Available Online New Care Badge Initiative to Recognize and Celebrate the Special Skills of Caregivers Today the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) recognizes November as National Family Caregivers Month. If you …

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Published on November 12, 2024 - 19:25 GMT

Governor Hochul, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Representative P... Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that funding is ...

Through HEAP, a federally funded program, New Yorkers caring for vulnerable family members including those who are under the age of 6, individuals aged 60 and above or residents who are permanently disabled, are eligible to receive up to $996 in heating …

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Published on October 31, 2024 - 18:30 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 33 (November 2024) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

Governor Hochul: Nearly 1 Million New Yorkers Enrolled in Medicare Savings Program (MSP) HIICAP and aging services partners help drive key enrollment milestone, which was announced at start of Medicare open enrollment period In October, Governor Kathy …

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Published on October 25, 2024 - 14:24 GMT

NYSOFA Encourages All New Yorkers to Participate in National Pres... October 25, 2024 | 9:55 AM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA ...

Today the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) encourages older New Yorkers and their families to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26. For more than a decade, …

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Published on October 15, 2024 - 16:20 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces Nearly 1 Million New Yorkers Enrolled i... Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that nearly one ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly one million New Yorkers are now enrolled in State-administered Medicare Savings Program (MSP), which can help eligible older adults save an estimated average of $7,400 per year in health care costs. With …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 23:19 GMT

Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s Research Highlighted at Alzheimer’s As... September 12, 2024 | 4:28 PM EDT Learn more about ...

With nearly 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease today, including 426,500 New Yorkers, researchers are working tirelessly to advance science that will lead to earlier detection, preventions and additional new treatments for Alzheimer’s …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 23:19 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 32 (October 2024) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

NYSOFA and Partners Engage During Sepsis Awareness Month Every 90 seconds someone in the U.S. dies of sepsis. Sepsis claims the lives of more children than cancer – 18 children each day. Sepsis is the primary driver of readmission to a hospital (30- …

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Published on September 24, 2024 - 15:16 GMT

NYSOFA Marks National Falls Prevention Awareness Week on Septembe... September 24, 2024 | 11:47 AM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) today shares tips and resources in recognition of National Falls Prevention Awareness Week taking place September 23-27. This nationwide observance works to raise awareness on preventing falls, reducing the …

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Published on September 23, 2024 - 19:15 GMT

NYSOFA and New York State Department of Labor Launch New Resourc... In a joint effort to support older workers across New York ...

In a joint effort to support older workers across New York State, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) and the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) today announced the launch of a new resource page designed to help older adults overcome …

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Published on September 19, 2024 - 20:50 GMT

New York State Department of Health and State Office For The Agin... September 19, 2024 | 3:15 PM EDT Learn more about New York ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (September 19, 2024) – The New York State Department of Health (DOH) and the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) are recognizing Healthy Aging Month in September by highlighting New York's programs that encourage a healthy …

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Published on September 16, 2024 - 17:04 GMT

During Sepsis Awareness Month, NYSOFA, NYSDOH and National Partne... September 12, 2024 | 3:45 PM EDT Learn more about During ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) warn New Yorkers of all ages about the risks of sepsis, a severe and life-threatening, yet often preventable, condition. While anyone can develop sepsis, …

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Published on September 13, 2024 - 15:49 GMT

During Suicide Prevention Month, NYSOFA Highlights Resources and ... September 13, 2024 | 10:45 AM EDT Learn more about During ...

NYSOFA encourages all New Yorkers to talk about the risk factors and incidence of suicide among older adults – and connect with the many resources available to help During Suicide Prevention Month in September, the New York State Office for the Aging ( …

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