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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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Published on September 26, 2023 - 15:47 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 20 (October 2023) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

A Message From NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen: Older New Yorkers' Day 2023 With fall’s crisp change comes a celebratory event at NYSOFA that we all look forward to with warmth, optimism, and pride to take us through November: Older New Yorkers' Day. …

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Published on September 24, 2023 - 13:10 GMT

New York State Department of Health of Health and State Office fo... September 22, 2023 | 2:31 PM EDT Learn more about New York ...

New York’s Prevention Agenda, Age-Friendly Health Systems, and Master Plan for Aging Emphasize Health Across the Lifespan The New York State Department of Health (DOH) and the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) are recognizing Healthy Aging Month …

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Published on September 22, 2023 - 18:44 GMT

New York State Department of Health and New York State office for... September 8, 2023 | 1:19 PM EDT Learn more about New York ...

The New York State Department of Health and the New York State Office for the Aging conducted two Town Hall meetings in the Western New York area to share information about Governor Hochul's initiative to develop a state Master Plan for Aging (MPA …

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Published on September 22, 2023 - 18:44 GMT

New York State Department of Health and Office for the Aging Hold... August 10, 2023 | 1:17 PM EDT Learn more about New York State ...

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 session today in Rochester. …

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Published on September 11, 2023 - 16:00 GMT

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/during-national-preparedness-mon... September 6, 2023 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State is expanding its Citizen Preparedness Corps trainings during the month of September, as part of National Preparedness Month, to place an emphasis on preparedness for older adults. The annual preparedness …

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Published on September 1, 2023 - 14:07 GMT

Hispanic Heritage Month: Culturally Sensitive Interactions to Ove... August 9, 2023 | 3:29 PM EDT Learn more about Hispanic ...

By Colleen Scott, NYSOFA Advocacy Specialist Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. While this is a time to celebrate the unique culture, language, and customs of a population which accounts for 19% of New York State, it is …

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Published on September 1, 2023 - 14:07 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 19 (September 2023) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

Issue #19 - September 2023 Master Plan for Aging Town Halls Coming to Buffalo Area NYSOFA and the New York State Department of Health are coming to Western New York for the next in a series of community engagement sessions on the state’s Master Plan for …

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Published on August 3, 2023 - 19:35 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 18 (August 2023) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

Join NYSOFA and Ageless Innovation for Upcoming Family Game Nights Register to host events that foster social participation and intergenerational interaction During a NYSOFA livestream last month, NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen spoke with Ted Fischer, CEO of …

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Published on August 1, 2023 - 16:13 GMT

NYSOFA’s Rollout of AI Companion Robot ElliQ Shows 95% Reduction ... August 1, 2023 | 5:57 AM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA’s ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Intuition Robotics today announced a continuation of their unique partnership and new data showing the efficacy in providing AI companionship to older adults in New York State, including a 95% reduction …

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Published on July 18, 2023 - 23:18 GMT

Make Vegetables the Centerpiece of Your Meals July 18, 2023 | 2:22 PM EDT Learn more about Make Vegetables the Centerpiece of Your ...

What is the one change you can make that will have significant influence on your diet? The answer: Focus on vegetables when you plan your meals and snacks. To be truthful, there are probably two changes in that sentence. Planning our food choices …

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Published on July 17, 2023 - 21:49 GMT

Aging and Assistive Technology July 17, 2023 | 1:22 PM EDT Learn more about Aging and Assistive Technology

What is assistive technology and how can it help you? Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities. …

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Published on July 17, 2023 - 17:48 GMT

New York State Department of Health and Office for the Aging Ho... July 12, 2023 | 10:28 AM EDT Learn more about New York State ...

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) continued their series of statewide Town Halls on the State’s Master Plan for Aging (MPA) with a session today in Plattsburgh. The MPA is a blueprint …

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Published on July 12, 2023 - 00:04 GMT

New York State Department of Health and Office for the Aging Hold... July 11, 2023 | 3:42 PM EDT Learn more about New York State ...

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) continued their series of statewide Town Halls on the State’s Master Plan for Aging (MPA) with a session today in Albany. The MPA is a blueprint designed …

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Published on July 8, 2023 - 01:15 GMT

Master Plan for Aging Town Halls in Albany and Plattsburgh: July ... July 7, 2023 | 3:34 PM EDT Learn more about Master Plan for ...

NYSOFA and the New York State Department of Health are holding two upcoming Town Halls in Albany and Plattsburgh on New York's Master Plan for Aging (MPA). Dates, locations, and registration information are below. You can also find this information on …

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Published on June 30, 2023 - 16:08 GMT

Resources to Help Older Adults with Disabilities June 20, 2023 | 3:00 PM EDT Learn more about Resources to Help Older Adults with ...

By Colleen Scott, NYSOFA Advocacy Specialist New York State has over 3.7 million adults with disabilities, equal to about 25 percent of the population. That’s 1 in every 4 adults. As individuals age, the chances of acquiring a disability increase. There …

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Published on June 30, 2023 - 16:08 GMT

Why Do Some People Follow a Gluten-Free Diet? June 20, 2023 | 3:21 PM EDT Learn more about Why Do Some People Follow a Gluten-Free ...

By Lisbeth Irish, RDN, CDN, CDCE Celiac disease is a lifelong condition. If left untreated, the disease causes damage to the lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing parts of food that are important for health. The damage is due to a …

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Published on June 30, 2023 - 16:08 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 17 (July 2023) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

Message From NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen I want to thank our Area Agency on Aging partners for hosting NYSOFA's recent Four-Year Plan information sessions in communities throughout New York State in May and June. These sessions were an important …

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Published on June 30, 2023 - 16:08 GMT

The SNAP Skimming Scam: What It Is, and How to Protect Yourself June 26, 2023 | 9:15 AM EDT Learn more about The SNAP Skimming ...

Older adults and other beneficiaries of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could be vulnerable to SNAP Skimming – a scam for stealing benefits. According to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), …

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Published on June 29, 2023 - 15:40 GMT

Video Series: Engaging Underserved Populations Learn more about Video Series: Engaging Underserved Populations

Community Engagement in Area Agencies on Aging is a three-part video series highlighting three aging services organizations in New York that are meeting the needs of traditionally underserved populations in their communities. A full playlist for the series …

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