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

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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Published on August 27, 2024 - 11:32 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 31 (September 2024) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

Be 'Scam Smart' — Watch These Videos New NYSOFA Video Series Highlights Common Scams and Ways to Avoid Them NYSOFA is proud to work with Lifespan of Greater Rochester on a series of new videos highlighting six common scams targeting older …

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Published on August 21, 2024 - 18:16 GMT

Scams Be Scam Smart: Watch our video series to learn about common scams and how to avoid them Learn more about Scams

In Government Imposter scams, a scammer will contact you pretending to be a government agency (like the IRS, Medicare, Social Security). No federal government agency will ever call you. Not Social Security. Not the IRS. Federal agencies won’t threaten you …

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Published on July 30, 2024 - 19:47 GMT

Innovations in Aging Video series highlights NYSOFA's public-private partnerships to support older adults Learn more about ...

Statewide innovations were the focus at the 2024 Aging Concerns Unite Us conference (ACUU). NYSOFA encourages all aging services providers to watch these videos and learn more about some of the tools available to help older adults in your community. We …

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Published on July 29, 2024 - 16:56 GMT

Preventing Falls: For Safety, Health, Independence, and Overcomin... July 19, 2024 | 10:48 AM EDT Learn more about Preventing ...

By Colleen Scott, NYSOFA Advocacy Specialist Falls are among the top causes of lost independence for older adults annually. NYSOFA data (excluding NYC) shows that 43,806 people (88%) currently being served by our network were at risk of falls and injuries …

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Published on July 29, 2024 - 16:56 GMT

5 Questions with NYSOFA Communications Intern Molly Ryan July 24, 2024 | 1:28 PM EDT Learn more about 5 Questions with NYSOFA ...

Molly Ryan is a 19-year-old SUNY Plattsburgh student, and she has been interning with NYSOFA’s communications bureau this summer. She has participated directly in NYSOFA digital livestreams while also creating digital assets for them, including on-camera …

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Published on July 29, 2024 - 16:56 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 30 (August 2024) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

19 Innovations, an 8-Minute Pitch, Infinite Possibilities to Help Older Adults Watch this video series to learn how NY's public-private partnerships can help you best support older adults Statewide innovations were the focus at last month's …

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Published on July 1, 2024 - 19:23 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces $5.4 Million Investment in LGBTQ+ Commu... JUNE 30, 2024 | Albany, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $5.4 million investment in the LGBTQ+ community in New York. The Harlem SGL•LGBTQ Center will receive $4.4 million to build safe and culturally affirming programs and services for LGBTQ+ residents, particularly LGBTQ …

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Published on June 27, 2024 - 18:36 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 29 (July 2024) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

Summer is Here with Record-Setting Extreme Heat NYSOFA offers resources, tips to help older adults After the record-setting temperatures in June, it’s no surprise that summer is officially here. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and …

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Published on June 17, 2024 - 18:46 GMT

Ahead of Record-Setting Extreme Heat, Governor Hochul Deploys Sta... JUNE 17, 2024 | Albany, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today urged ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to prepare for extreme heat that is forecast for the State this week. A prolonged period of heat and humidity is anticipated to begin Monday in the Genesee Valley and Finger Lakes, and then affect the entire …

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Published on June 12, 2024 - 16:38 GMT

NYSOFA Highlights Resources to Prevent, Identify, and Report Elde... June 12, 2024 | 6:55 AM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA ...

In anticipation of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15), the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) highlights resources to help the public identify and report abuse, including scams and other fraud tactics targeting older adults. "Elder …

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Published on June 12, 2024 - 16:38 GMT

New York State Department of Health and Office for the Aging Hold... June 11, 2024 | 5:00 PM EDT Learn more about New York State ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (June 11, 2024) – The New York State Department of Health (DOH) and the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) continued a series of statewide meetings on the State’s Master Plan for Aging (MPA) with a Town Hall event today in New York …

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Published on June 4, 2024 - 15:44 GMT

NYSOFA Expands Animatronic Pet and Intergenerational Games Initia... June 3, 2024 | 4:02 PM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA Expands ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) today announced it is launching phase 6 of its animatronic pet initiative and phase 2 of its intergenerational game project in partnership with Ageless Innovation, delivering 4,725 animatronic pets and games …

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Published on May 30, 2024 - 15:15 GMT

New York State Department of Health and New York State Office for... May 30, 2024 | 10:18 AM EDT Learn more about New York State ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (May 29, 2024) – The New York State Department of Health (DOH) and the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) conducted two Town Hall meetings in Western New York to share information about Governor Hochul's initiative to develop a …

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Published on May 29, 2024 - 16:47 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 28 (June 2024) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

NYSOFA’s Older New Yorkers’ Day came back in-person on May 14 with a record number of awardees and attendees joining the celebration at the Hart Lounge of The Egg Performing Arts Center. Over 200 people gathered to recognize 100 older New Yorkers for …

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Published on May 22, 2024 - 21:49 GMT

New York State Department of Health and Office for the Aging Hold... May 22, 2024 | 4:40 PM EDT Learn more about New York State ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (May 22, 2024) – The New York State Department of Health (DOH) and the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) continued their series of statewide meetings on the State’s Master Plan for Aging (MPA), with a Town Hall event today in the …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 21:39 GMT

GTSC Partners with NYSOFA for First-Of-Its-Kind Intergenerational... May 21, 2024 | 4:18 PM EDT Learn more about GTSC Partners ...

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) and the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) announced today that New York’s first dual CarFit and car seat check event is being held in Onondaga County on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the Cicero Police …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 18:48 GMT

New York State Department of Health and Office for the Aging Hold... May 17, 2024 | 1:24 PM EDT Learn more about New York State ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (May 17, 2024) – The New York State Department of Health (DOH) and the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) continued their series of community engagement sessions on the State’s Master Plan for Aging (MPA), with a Town Hall event …

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Published on May 15, 2024 - 16:13 GMT

NYSOFA Celebrates Older New Yorkers’ Day 2024 – Honoring Older Ad... May 15, 2024 | 5:34 AM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA Celebrates ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) recently honored 100 older adults for their volunteerism as part of NYSOFA's annual Older New Yorkers' Day celebration, which took place May 14 in Albany, during Older Americans Month. New York's …

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Published on May 2, 2024 - 19:12 GMT

Community Assessment Survey of Older Adults NYSOFA presents views of over 27,000 older New Yorkers Learn more about Community ...

Background The statewide Comprehensive Community Assessment Survey, part of NYSOFA’s Four-Year Plan, was conducted in the winter and spring of 2023 in partnership with the research firm Polco and the Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY). The survey …

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