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

Published on March 5, 2023 - 05:27 GMT

NYSOFA Conducts First Statewide Community Assessment Survey of Ol... February 17, 2023 | 9:28 AM EST Learn more about NYSOFA ...

A Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen to Aging Services Providers NYSOFA, in partnership with the Association on Aging in New York and the survey firm Polco, is conducting the first-ever statewide comprehensive community needs assessment survey of …

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Published on March 5, 2023 - 05:27 GMT

NYSOFA Testimony Outlines Proposed State Budget Supports for Olde... February 17, 2023 | 9:45 AM EST Learn more about NYSOFA ...

Presenting to a state legislative panel in February, NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen testified on provisions of the Governor's proposed budget that directly affect NYSOFA programs and services, along with additional budget proposals that will positively …

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Published on March 5, 2023 - 05:27 GMT

Help for Older Adults and their Families with Developmental Disab... February 17, 2023 | 2:34 PM EST Learn more about Help for ...

By Colleen Scott, NYSOFA Advocacy Specialist Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DDs) are differences that are usually present at birth and that uniquely affect the trajectory of an individual’s physical, intellectual, and/or emotional development. …

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Published on March 5, 2023 - 05:27 GMT

5 Questions with Beth Stranges: Focus on the Senior Games! February 22, 2023 | 12:52 PM EST Learn more about 5 Questions with Beth ...

For nearly 20 years, Beth Stranges' career with Chemung County has included roles such as Social Welfare Examiner/Senior Examiner, Caseworker, and Director of Temporary Assistance. She assumed her leadership role with the Department of Aging and Long- …

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Published on March 5, 2023 - 05:27 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 13 (March 2023) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

March is National Nutrition Month, and NYSOFA wants to hear what events you may be planning locally. Please write to NYSOFA’s Communications Director Roger Noyes (roger.noyes@aging.ny.gov) with any details of events that we can help promote. We also …

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Published on March 5, 2023 - 05:27 GMT

For National Nutrition Month, NYSOFA Highlights Programs for Olde... March 1, 2023 | 6:28 AM EST Learn more about For National ...

For National Nutrition Month in March, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) reminds older New Yorkers and their families of the many state and local programs available to support nutritional health for individuals age 60 and over. In 2022, New …

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Published on February 23, 2023 - 18:59 GMT

Sugar: Unwrapping Fact Vs. Fiction To Make Healthy Choices January 12, 2023 | 6:19 AM EST Learn more about Sugar: Unwrapping Fact ...

By Lisbeth Irish, RDN, CDN, CDCES Valentine's Day is approaching, and we will soon be bombarded with sugar “facts.” You may be surprised to find out that many of these so-called “facts” are, in fact, fiction. Sugars do not cause health problems. …

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Published on February 23, 2023 - 18:59 GMT

Buffalo Storm Response: How a State Agency and the Aging Services... January 19, 2023 | 4:37 PM EST Learn more about Buffalo Storm ...

The historic Christmastime blizzard in Buffalo was unprecedented for many reasons. While the aging services network is experienced in disaster response, the unique demands of this storm found state and local governments pivoting quickly and addressing the …

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Published on February 23, 2023 - 18:59 GMT

Master Plan for Aging Process Advances January 19, 2023 | 4:39 PM EST Learn more about Master Plan for Aging Process Advances

NYSOFA and the New York State Department of Health have convened two important panels that are working to advance the state's Master Plan for Aging. On January 9, the Stakeholder Advisory Committee met for the first time. This session was followed by …

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Published on February 23, 2023 - 18:59 GMT

Heart Health Equity January 20, 2023 | 11:45 AM EST Learn more about Heart Health Equity

By Colleen Scott, NYSOFA Advocacy Specialist February is Black History Month, which was first officially recognized by President Ford in 1976; it is also National Heart Month and National Self Check Month to raise awareness of self-checks you can perform …

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Published on February 23, 2023 - 18:58 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 12 (February 2023) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

A Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen The first two months of the year are historically busy times on the policymaking front in Albany – and 2023 is especially so. As you'll read below, Governor Kathy Hochul recently presented a bold and …

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Published on January 18, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces Initiatives to Help Older New Yorkers A... JANUARY 10, 2023 | Albany, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced investments and initiatives aimed at helping older New Yorkers live healthy, fulfilling lives while aging with dignity and independence in the communities of their choice as part of the 2023 State of the State. This …

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Published on January 10, 2023 - 03:12 GMT

Media Advisory: First Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Advisory ... January 6, 2023 | 12:14 PM EST Learn more about Media ...

Event: First Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Advisory Committee to meet on January 9, 2023. The meeting will be live webcast here. What: The Stakeholder Advisory Committee will provide expertise and advice to the Master Plan for Aging Council, which is …

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