New York State Office for the Aging Press Releases

• 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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• Published on January 3, 2023 - 06:13 GMT

  

  Master Plan for Aging Council Kicks-Off Intensive Process of Plan... December 16, 2022 | 12:30 PM EST Learn more about Master Plan ...

  The state's Master Plan for Aging (MPA) process officially kicked-off in December with a meeting of The Master Plan for Aging Council followed by the Governor's announcement of a Stakeholder Advisory Committee of experts.  "As the first age- …

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• Published on January 3, 2023 - 06:13 GMT

  

  NYSOFA Director Presents Longevity Innovations, Opportunities at ... December 16, 2022 | 12:36 PM EST Learn more about NYSOFA ...

  NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen delivered a keynote address to kick-off the “What's Next Longevity Innovation Summit” at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on December 7. The event helps leaders in the longevity ecosystem connect. It also informs …

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• Published on January 3, 2023 - 06:13 GMT

  

  Being Proactive for Healthy Aging in the New Year December 16, 2022 | 12:46 PM EST Learn more about Being Proactive for Healthy ...

  By Colleen Scott, Advocacy Specialist, NYS Office for the Aging We are aging from the very moment we enter the world. The decisions we make, the resources we have access to, and the type of care we receive all play a role throughout our lives in the way we …

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• Published on January 3, 2023 - 06:13 GMT

  

  Save Time, Save Money, and Eat Healthy with Comfort Foods December 16, 2022 | 2:23 PM EST Learn more about Save Time, Save Money, ...

  Save Time, Save Money, and Eat Healthy with Comfort Foods By Lisbeth Irish, RDN, CDN, CDCES January can be a very cold month in New York and many of us turn to “comfort” foods on those cold days. Comfort can mean many things but often it means something …

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• Published on January 3, 2023 - 06:13 GMT

  

  Governor Hochul Announces Stakeholder Advisory Committee for New ... DECEMBER 22, 2022 | Albany, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today ...

  Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the stakeholder committee tasked with advising the Master Plan for Aging Council, which is developing the state's first-ever Master Plan for Aging, a guiding document to help ensure older New Yorkers can live …

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• Published on January 3, 2023 - 06:13 GMT

  Inside NYS Aging: Issue 11 (January 2023) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

  A Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen   With the New Year comes an opportunity for reflection. At NYSOFA, 2022 has been a time of building and enhancing some of our incredible partnerships, including many initiatives that were directly supported in the …

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• Published on December 13, 2022 - 20:39 GMT

  

  Interactive Online Learning and Socialization Available for Older... December 13, 2022 | 10:40 AM EST Learn more about Interactive ...

  NYSOFA and the Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY) have partnered with GetSetUp to offer interactive online programming for older New Yorkers specifically designed to increase activity and wellness, help individuals effectively use digital …

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• Published on December 9, 2022 - 22:35 GMT

  

  Winter Energy Fairs to Provide Information and Assistance on Ener... December 8, 2022 | 10:15 AM EST Learn more about Winter ...

  State and county agencies are partnering on a series of Winter Energy Fairs, including three upcoming events next week in Western and Central New York. The fairs are free and open to the public. They provide an opportunity for individuals to get help with …

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• Published on December 8, 2022 - 11:04 GMT

  

  NYSOFA Shares Resource Guide for Older Driver Safety Awareness We... December 5, 2022 | 4:54 PM EST Learn more about NYSOFA Shares ...

  During Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (December 5 to 9), the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) encourages older drivers and their families to utilize several resources that can help avoid safety risks behind the wheel, including NYSOFA’s …

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• Published on December 4, 2022 - 12:05 GMT

  

  NYSOFA, AgingNY and Blooming Health Partner to Strengthen Older N... November 14, 2022 | 11:55 AM EST Learn more about NYSOFA, ...

  The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY) have partnered with Blooming Health to improve older adults’ awareness and connection to community-based aging services via an inclusive, digital engagement …

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• Published on December 4, 2022 - 12:05 GMT

  

  5 Questions with Claudette Royal, NYS Long Term Care Ombudsman November 18, 2022 | 2:24 PM EST Learn more about 5 Questions with ...

  Claudette Royal is the New York State Long Term Care Ombudsman. In that role, she leads a program that helps residents of nursing homes, assisted living, and other licensed adult care homes to understand and exercise their rights. Regional ombudsmen work …

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• Published on December 4, 2022 - 12:05 GMT

  

  Alcohol Concerns in Older Adults: What to Watch For, How to Get H... November 23, 2022 | 1:43 PM EST Learn more about Alcohol ...

  COVID-19 data across age groups have shown spikes in the misuse of alcohol. This is not surprising, given economic stress, loss of social networks, and fears of contracting the virus. These and other causes of alcohol misuse are compounded for older adults …

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• Published on December 4, 2022 - 12:05 GMT

  

  Governor Hochul Announces Initiative to Aid Working Caregivers NOVEMBER 28, 2022 | Albany, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today ...

  Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an initiative to raise awareness of unpaid working caregivers and the statewide resources available to help them. In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month through November and to gain a greater understanding …

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• Published on December 4, 2022 - 12:05 GMT

  Inside NYS Aging: Issue 9 (December 2022) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

  A Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen   November has been a banner month at NYSOFA, starting with our celebration of over 94 older adults for Older New Yorkers' Day. If you missed our November 4 program, you can watch it here and also learn more …

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• Published on November 9, 2022 - 16:13 GMT

  

  Governor Hochul Signs Executive Order to Create New York's First-... NOVEMBER 4, 2022 | Albany, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today ...

  Governor Kathy Hochul today signed an executive order to create the state's first-ever Master Plan for Aging to ensure older New Yorkers can live healthy, fulfilling lives while aging with dignity and independence. Signed on Older New Yorkers' Day, …

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• Published on November 9, 2022 - 16:13 GMT

  

  State Office for the Aging Honors 94 Older Adults for their Volun... November 7, 2022 | 5:42 AM EST Learn more about State Office ...

  The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) recently honored 94 older adults for their volunteerism in every region of the state as part of NYSOFA's annual Older New Yorkers' Day celebration. The November 4 program is available to watch and …

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• Published on November 5, 2022 - 23:24 GMT

  

  What You Can Do to Manage Your Risk of Diabetes November 1, 2022 | 7:27 AM EDT Learn more about Shocking Stat: One in Every Three ...

  Shocking Stat: One in Every Three People Could Have Diabetes in Their Lifetime What You Can Do to Manage Your Risk By Lisbeth Irish RDN, CDN, CDCES One in every three people in the United States could have diabetes in their lifetime if the current rate of …

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