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

Published on December 19, 2023 - 15:34 GMT

NYSOFA YouTube Cooking Series for Older Adults Surpasses One Mill... December 19, 2023 | 6:32 AM EST Learn more about NYSOFA ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), in partnership with the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Media Services Center (MSC), today announced that NYSOFA’s monthly cooking demonstration series has reached one million views on …

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Published on December 5, 2023 - 16:48 GMT

63,000 Older Adults Enrolled in Platform to Receive Personali... December 5, 2023 | 6:33 AM EST Learn more about 63,000 Older ...

Over 63,000 older New Yorkers in 19 counties are enrolled in a program to receive instantaneous communications from local offices for the aging about weather events, program benefit application deadlines, event reminders, surveys, and other important …

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Published on November 30, 2023 - 17:40 GMT

NYSOFA Highlights Winter Energy Assistance Fairs, Cold Weather Ti... November 29, 2023 | 3:35 PM EST Learn more about NYSOFA ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) today announced a series of Winter Energy Fairs in December that provide an opportunity for individuals to get help with programs related to energy affordability, weatherization, energy efficiency, and …

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Published on November 29, 2023 - 19:12 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 22 (December 2023) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

NYSOFA Co-Hosts 'Reach Out and Play' Intergenerational Events in Hudson Valley, Capital Region and North Country Earlier this year, NYSOFA encouraged local agencies to join Ageless Innovation in sponsoring 'Reach Out and Play' events as …

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Published on November 28, 2023 - 17:29 GMT

NYSOFA TCARE Initiative Reports Ten-Fold Growth in Evidence-Based... November 28, 2023 | 9:54 AM EST Learn more about NYSOFA TCARE ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) announces the expansion of its groundbreaking Tailored Caregiver Assessment and Referral (TCARE) evidence-based program from a successful pilot to a statewide initiative that is set to reach more than 150 …

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Published on November 20, 2023 - 20:23 GMT

New York State Department Of Health And Office For The Aging Hold... November 20, 2023 | 2:17 PM EST Learn more about New York ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (November 20, 2023) – The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) 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 listening …

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Published on November 20, 2023 - 18:46 GMT

Scaling Up Your Community Outreach When Every Minute Matters November 20, 2023 | 12:45 PM EST Learn more about Scaling Up Your ...

Before a weather emergency – like a blizzard or heat wave – there's nothing more important than keeping older adults informed about what to expect, how to prepare, and how you can help. Aging services providers, like Chautauqua County Office for …

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Published on November 16, 2023 - 22:07 GMT

Older Adults, Students Get Together for Intergenerational Game Ev... November 16, 2023 | 11:15 AM EST Learn more about Older ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Ageless Innovation have partnered with local aging and health services organizations in the Hudson Valley, North Country, and Capital Region to host “Reach Out and Play” events on November 16, 17 and 18 …

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Published on November 13, 2023 - 16:39 GMT

NYSOFA and Partners Urge Employer Participation in Working Caregi... November 10, 2023 | 4:34 PM EST Learn more about NYSOFA and ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) and partner agencies have launched a Working Caregivers initiative to address the unique stresses experienced by individuals who are balancing work with a …

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Published on November 9, 2023 - 20:49 GMT

During National Family Caregivers Month NYSOFA Announces New Offe... November 9, 2023 | 7:11 AM EST Learn more about During ...

During National Family Caregivers Month, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) today announced several new offerings for subscribers of New York’s Caregiving Portal – a powerful resource that is available free of charge for any person in New …

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Published on November 9, 2023 - 20:49 GMT

Governor Hochul Appoints Dr. Ruth Westheimer as New York State’s ... NOVEMBER 9, 2023 | Albany Governor Kathy Hochul today ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that she has appointed Dr. Ruth Westheimer as the nation’s first Ambassador to Loneliness. In accepting the honorary title, the iconic talk show host pledged to help New Yorkers of all ages address the growing issue of …

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Published on November 9, 2023 - 20:49 GMT

New York State Department Of Health And Office For The Aging Hold... November 9, 2023 | 2:43 PM EST Learn more about New York ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (November 9, 2023) – 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 listening …

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Published on November 6, 2023 - 16:40 GMT

On Older New Yorkers’ Day 2023, State Office for the Aging Honors... November 1, 2023 | 2:14 PM EDT Learn more about On Older New ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) recently honored over 90 older adults for their volunteerism as part of NYSOFA's annual Older New Yorkers' Day celebration presented during a November 3 livestream. Awardees were nominated by New …

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Published on November 1, 2023 - 15:48 GMT

During National Family Caregivers Month, NYSOFA Highlights Statew... November 1, 2023 | 10:58 AM EDT Learn more about During ...

Every year, 4.1 million New Yorkers assume the role of caregiver at some point, providing more than 2.6 billion hours of direct, hands-on, unpaid care to loved ones. The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and its network offer many services to …

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Published on October 30, 2023 - 15:42 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 21 (November 2023) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

Older New Yorkers’ Day 2023 Coming Soon! Who won the 2023 Governor's Exemplary Service Award? Find out on Nov. 3 There’s no way you forgot, but in case you did, Older New Yorkers’ Day 2023 is taking place November 3 at 1 p.m. NYSOFA will be …

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Published on October 20, 2023 - 16:28 GMT

New York State Department of Health and Office for the Aging Hold... October 20, 2023 | 11:06 AM EDT Learn more about New York ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (October 17, 2023) – 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 session today on Long …

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Published on October 20, 2023 - 15:39 GMT

New York State Department Of Health And Office For The Aging Hold... October 20, 2023 | 10:20 AM EDT Learn more about New York ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (October 18, 2023) – 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 session today in Flushing …

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Published on October 12, 2023 - 15:14 GMT

During Medicare Open Enrollment Period, Free NYS Medicare Counsel... October 12, 2023 | 10:14 AM EDT Learn more about During ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) reminds older New Yorkers that free and objective counseling is available to help Medicare beneficiaries navigate their options during the Medicare open enrollment period from October 15 through December 7. …

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Published on October 11, 2023 - 19:12 GMT

New York State Department of Health and State Office for the Agin... October 11, 2023 | 2:56 PM EDT Learn more about New York ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (October 11, 2023) – The New York State Department of Health (DOH) and New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) today announced a statewide public survey to help shape the state’s Master Plan for Aging (MPA) strategies and priorities. …

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Published on October 6, 2023 - 18:42 GMT

Breast Cancer Month: Resources to Help Older Adults September 21, 2023 | 12:22 PM EDT Learn more about Breast Cancer Month: ...

By Colleen Scott, NYSOFA Advocacy Specialist Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the United States after skin cancer and is the second leading cause of cancer death among women after lung cancer, according to the U.S. Centers …

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