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Published on April 28, 2022 - 09:37 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 1 (March 2022) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen We are very pleased to launch Inside NYSAging, a newsletter for the aging services network in New York.   This monthly update is intended to provide a more regular and predictable means of keeping you and your staff …

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Published on April 28, 2022 - 09:37 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 2 (April 2022) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen As I recently reflected in an editorial about Governor Hochul’s budget, "what's right for older adults is good for all New Yorkers." I marvel at the good work that you, your staff, and volunteers …

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Published on April 28, 2022 - 09:37 GMT

Health Disparities in the Aging: A Four-Part Learning Series Learn more about Health Disparities in the Aging: A Four-Part ...

Health is more than just sickness or its absence. Health equity is more than just a difference in outcomes. These ideas – and how we address them in our practice – all have direct implications for the health and wellbeing of older adults. NYSOFA and …

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Published on April 28, 2022 - 09:37 GMT

FY 2023 State Budget and Aging Services Learn more about FY 2023 State Budget Includes Unprecedented Support for Aging Service ...

Last Updated: April 20, 2022 Building on Governor Kathy Hochul’s State-of-the-State agenda and Executive Budget, the newly enacted Fiscal Year 2023 State Budget – approved by the Legislature and signed into law in early April 2022 – advances New York’s …

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Published on April 28, 2022 - 09:37 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 3 (May 2022) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers....

In Case You Missed It: ACL Features NYSOFA in Q&A on Pandemic Innovations, Partnerships NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen was featured in a Q&A article with the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) on "Lessons from the Network: How New …

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Published on April 15, 2022 - 17:32 GMT

SNAP-Ed New York: Windowsill Gardening Basics April 1, 2022 | 10:09 AM EDT Learn more about SNAP-Ed New York: Windowsill Gardening ...

Fresh and Healthy Food Grown Right in Your Window By Lisbeth Irish RDN CDN CDCES Spring brings opportunities to get outside and be active. Experienced gardeners are planning their gardens now, and most of us envision gardens as “outdoor projects.” But …

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Published on March 17, 2022 - 06:08 GMT

'Friendly Calls' Program Engages Volunteers to Help Older Adults March 15, 2022 | 7:05 AM EDT Learn more about 'Friendly Calls' ...

Providers of aging services are seeking to expand programs that address social isolation in the pandemic, including volunteer models like Friendly Calls. While the concept of Friendly Calls is straight-forward – neighbors phoning neighbors for short, …

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Published on March 4, 2022 - 15:10 GMT

NYSOFA Marks 50th Anniversary of Nutrition Program March 3, 2022 | 6:13 AM EST Learn more about NYSOFA Marks 50th Anniversary of ...

This national nutrition month in March 2022, NYSOFA marks the 50th anniversary of the National Nutrition Program for the Elderly (NPE), established in 1972. The national program established grants to provide congregate and home delivered meals to older …

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Published on February 18, 2022 - 01:39 GMT

SNAP-Ed NY: A World Full of Flavors for National Nutrition Month March 1, 2022 | 1:42 PM EST Learn more about SNAP-Ed NY: A World ...

SNAP-Ed NY: Celebrate a “World of Flavors” during National Nutrition Month By Wendy Beckman, MS, RD National Nutrition Month puts a focus on healthful eating. What does healthful eating look like to you? Personalizing your plate to include foods from …

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Published on February 15, 2022 - 21:43 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces $230 Million in Additional Food Assista... February 10, 2022 | Albany, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that all New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for February. All households participating in SNAP —including those …

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Published on February 15, 2022 - 21:43 GMT

Governor Establishes Office of the Chief Disability Officer February 14, 2022 | Albany, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today announced ...

In 1983, the State Office of the Advocate for the Disabled was established through Executive Order 26. The primary task of the office was to advocate on behalf of persons with disabilities and implement laws that prevent discrimination against the …

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Published on February 3, 2022 - 18:34 GMT

Governor Ushers New Era of Support for Older Adults February 3, 2022 | 10:00 AM EST Learn more about Governor Hochul’s Budget and ...

Governor Kathy Hochul’s Executive State Budget includes unprecedented supports for New York’s 4.3 million older adults and their families, establishing a new era of opportunity for people as they age. In the Executive Budget and State of the State message, …

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Published on February 3, 2022 - 08:59 GMT

NYSOFA Testifies on Executive State Budget February 2, 2022 | 9:47 AM EST Learn more about NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen Testifies at ...

Today, New York State Office for the Aging Director Greg Olsen testified at a Joint Legislative Hearing on the Executive State Budget, discussing the important work being done by NYSOFA and the aging network to support older adults as well as initiatives …

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Published on January 25, 2022 - 12:07 GMT

NYSOFA Offers Cold Weather Tips, Resources January 14, 2022 | 7:05 AM EST Learn more about State Office for Aging Offers Cold ...

With recent sub-zero temperatures – and many more weeks of cold weather still to come – New York State Office for the Aging Director (NYSOFA) Greg Olsen reminds older adults, their caregivers and neighbors to take extra safety precautions and check in on …

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Published on January 25, 2022 - 12:07 GMT

SNAP-ed NY: Tips for A Healthier Heart February 1, 2022 | 8:00 AM EST Learn more about SNAP-ed NY: Tips for A Healthier Heart

SNAP-Ed NY: February is Heart Health Month By Wendy Beckman, MS, RD Your heart, which is a muscle about the size of your fist, pumps 2,000 GALLONS of blood through your body every day, delivering oxygen to your cells. According to the Centers for Disease …

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Published on January 13, 2022 - 12:53 GMT

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January 7, 2022 1:00-2:00 p.m. Ask the Experts: Nutrition Edition The New Year is a time to think about incorporating more healthy habits into your routine. Check in with NYSOFA's Registered Dietitian Wendy Beckman, and the SNAP Ed Educators from the …

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Published on January 12, 2022 - 20:08 GMT

Governor Hochul Delivers 2022 State of the State January 5, 2022 Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her 2022 State of the State ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered her 2022 State of the State Address outlining her plan for A New Era for New York. In the address, Governor Hochul outlined nine key components of her agenda: rebuilding our healthcare economy, protecting public safety …

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Published on January 12, 2022 - 20:08 GMT

Winter Assistance Virtual Workshops in January January 11, 2022 | 1:57 PM EST Learn more about Winter Assistance Virtual Workshops ...

Virtual workshops on 1/19, 1/20, 1/25, 1/26 and 1/27 Aging services providers and stakeholders are invited to a series of virtual workshops in January on resources to help consumers this winter season. Forecasts indicate energy prices will be higher this …

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Published on January 12, 2022 - 20:08 GMT

NYSOFA, AgingNY, Pets Together Address Social Isolation January 12, 2022 | 6:30 AM EST Learn more about NYSOFA, AgingNY and Pets ...

In a continuing effort to combat social isolation, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY) have partnered with Pets Together, a national non-profit organization, to connect older New Yorkers with the …

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Published on December 31, 2021 - 08:24 GMT

SNAP-Ed NY: Set Goals for Your New Year December 31, 2021 | 11:48 AM EST Learn more about SNAP-Ed NY: Set Goals for Your New Year

SNAP-Ed NY: Set Attainable Goals for Your New Year By Wendy Beckman, MS, RD, CDN Goals and a resolution are similar. Resolutions are statements of intention, and goals are commitments that require action. Resolutions focus on the destination. Goals …

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