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| Oct 30, 2026 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 58 (November 2026) | Home Energy Benefits to Help Older Adults: New NYSOFA Web Resource HEAP benefit to open November 2, plus New Yorkers encouraged to enroll in newly expanded Energy Affordability Program As winter draws near, NYSOFA has a new resource page to... |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Office for the Aging Receives $6,000 Grant from the NNYCF to Support Senior Nutrition Programs | LOWVILLE, NY – The Lewis County Office for the Aging (OFA) is pleased to announce that it has received a $6,000 grant from the Northern New York Community Foundation to purchase commercial refrigeration equipment for the kitchen at the Doub... |
| Oct 15, 2026 | During Medicare Open Enrollment, NYSOFA Reminds Older Adults That... | 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 thro... |
| Oct 8, 2026 | NYSOFA Extends Partnership to Provide ElliQ AI Companion Program... | The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) has extended its partnership with Intuition Robotics to continue bringing the ElliQ proactive AI companion to aging New Yorkers at risk of loneliness and social isolation. The partnership ext... |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 57 (October 2026) | More New Yorkers Eligible for Utility Bill Discounts, Especially Older Adults Governor Hochul is urging New Yorkers to take advantage of the State’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP). Approximately 2.5 million more households are eligible ... |
| Jul 9, 2026 | New York State Agriculture Commissioner Announces $750,000 Awarde... | New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that $750,000 has been awarded to 10 organizations across the state through the Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program. The grant will help farmers’ markets make infr... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To Support Direct Care Workforce, Family Caregivers | U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Aging Committee, introduced legislation to support direct care workers and family caregivers, who provide essential daily care to seniors and people with disabilities. The... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Klara and the Sun Trailer: Ishiguro’s AI Fiction Is Now Engineering Fact | By William Chan Published: Jun 30 2026, 5:23 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Flipboard |
| Jun 3, 2026 | CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Provides Tips for Consumers to Avoid Funeral Fraud and End-of-Life Identity Theft | The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is warning consumers of funeral fraud and end-of-life identity theft, sometimes called “ghosting” or obituary scams. This type of fraud encompasses a wide range of deceptive... |
| May 27, 2026 | NYSOFA Celebrates Older New Yorkers’ Day 2026: Recognizing Over 1... May 27, 2026 | 8:21 AM ET Learn more about NYSOFA Celebrates Older New Yorkers’ Day 2026: Recognizing Over 100 Older Adults for Their Volunteerism and Civic Engagement | The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) this week honored over 100 older adults for their extraordinary volunteerism as part of NYSOFA's annual Older New Yorkers' Day celebration. The event took place May 26 in Albany, du... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | New York State Office for the Aging Partners with Geri-Gadgets to... April 06, 2026 | 8:57 AM ET Learn more about New York State Office for the Aging Partners with Geri-Gadgets to Enhance Engagement for Individuals with Dementia in Social Adult Day… | The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) is partnering with Geri-Gadgets to introduce a sensory engagement program designed to enhance participation, connection, and well-being for older adults with dementia attending Social Adult D... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | National Nutrition Month: NYSOFA Spotlights Meal Programs Deliver... March 11, 2026 | 4:39 PM ET Learn more about National Nutrition Month: NYSOFA Spotlights Meal Programs Delivering 20+ Million Meals Each Year to Older New Yorkers, Bolstering Health… | During National Nutrition Month, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) today reminds older New Yorkers and caregivers of the many state and local programs available to support overall health and wellness, particularly nutritional... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | SNAP Eligibility & Older Adults: What You Need to Know About New... February 13, 2026 | 10:51 AM ET Learn more about SNAP Eligibility & Older Adults: What You Need to Know About New Federal Work/Volunteer Requirements | The federal government has implemented new requirements for SNAP benefits that older adults in New York State need to know about. NYSOFA is sharing the following information in partnership with the New York State Office of Temporary and Dis... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Poverty Awareness Month December 20, 2025 | 12:36 PM ET Learn more about Poverty Awareness Month | By Colleen Scott, NYSOFA Advocacy Specialist 2025 has brought increased prices for daily necessities including food, fuel and heat, resulting in more individuals than ever struggling to maintain a good quality of life. These pressures dispr... |
| Oct 14, 2025 | As Medicare Open Enrollment Approaches, NYSOFA Reminds Older Adul... October 14, 2025 | 7:47 AM ET Learn more about As Medicare Open Enrollment Approaches, NYSOFA Reminds Older Adults That Free NYS Medicare Counseling Is Available | 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 thro... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | NYSOFA and NYSDOH Recognize September as Sepsis Awareness Month t... September 15, 2025 | 3:01 PM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA and NYSDOH Recognize September as Sepsis Awareness Month to Raise Awareness of Life-Threatening Condition | During Sepsis Awareness Month, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) warn New Yorkers of all ages about the risks of sepsis, a severe and life-threatening, but often preventable, c... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Landmarks Lit for Social Security 90th Anniversary | Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the lighting of State landmarks on August 14 to honor the 90th Anniversary of Social Security, a bedrock federal economic security program which provides financial protection for older adults, individua... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | NYSOFA Promotes Resources to Prevent, Identify, and Report Elder ... June 13, 2025 | 6:56 AM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA Promotes Resources to Prevent, Identify, and Report Elder Abuse | In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15), the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and our partners throughout the state highlight resources to help the public prevent abuse in all its forms and identify and repor... |
| May 7, 2025 | NYSOFA-Produced Documentary Highlights Naturally Occurring Retire... May 6, 2025 | 2:12 PM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA-Produced Documentary Highlights Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) Program: A NY First Model Helping Older Adults Age… | The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) has released a new documentary film, Aging in Community: A New York First Model, which offers an in-depth look at New York’s innovative and cost-saving Naturally Occurring Retirement Communit... |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 38 (April 2025) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 38 (April 2025) | A Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen on Federal Actions and Agency Restructuring Efforts – What They Mean for Older Adults Last week the nation was notified of a major restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | A Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen on Federal Actions and ... April 2, 2025 | 4:24 PM EDT Learn more about A Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen on Federal Actions and Agency Restructuring Efforts | By NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen Last week the nation was notified of a major restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) that will impact agencies, including HHS divisions that many people are familiar with – like ... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | During National Nutrition Month, NYSOFA Highlights Statewide Prog... March 4, 2025 | 3:19 PM EST Learn more about During National Nutrition Month, NYSOFA Highlights Statewide Programs Providing 20+ Million Meals to Older Adults Annually, Promoting… | During National Nutrition Month, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) today reminds older New Yorkers and their families of the many state and local programs available to support overall health and wellness, particularly nutriti... |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 36 (February 2025) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 36 (February 2025) | Governor Hochul’s Budget Advances Historic Investments in NYSOFA Services Governor Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2026 Executive State Budget proposes historic investments in NYSOFA community programs and services. The budget proposal also includes b... |
| Jan 6, 2025 | AGELESS INNOVATION CEO AND CO-FOUNDER WILL TAKE THE STAGE AT CES 2025; JOINS PANEL OF AGING AND ROBOTIC THOUGHT LEADERS (January 8, 2025 at 11:00am PT) | Industry leaders will share insights on key topics and innovations shaping the future of care and healthy aging, including Ageless Innovation's award-winning Joy for All™ collection of Companion Pets and Games. Ted Fischer, CEO and Co-... |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 35 (January 2025) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 35 (January 2025) | Money in Your Pockets: Governor Hochul Proposes Sending 8.6 Million New Yorkers an Inflation Refund Check As her first proposal for the 2025 State of the State agenda, Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing New York State’s first-ever Inflation... |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Governor Hochul, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Representative Paul Tonko Announce Home Heating and Energy Efficiency Assistance to Help New Yorkers Lower Heating Costs This Winter | Through HEAP, a federally funded program, New Yorkers caring for vulnerable family members including those who are under the age of 6, individuals aged 60 and above or residents who are permanently disabled, are eligible to receive up to $9... |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Gameplay Shows Positive Impact on the Mental Health and Well-being of Older Adults | Reach Out and Play Driven by new research findings, Ageless Innovation continues Reach Out and Play campaign designed to positively impact the lives of older adults through togetherness and gameplay PAWTUCKET, R.I., Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswi... |
| Sep 19, 2024 | New York State Department of Health and State Office For The Agin... September 19, 2024 | 3:15 PM EDT Learn more about New York State Department of Health and State Office For The Aging Recognize Healthy Aging Month in September | ALBANY, N.Y. (September 19, 2024) – The New York State Department of Health (DOH) and the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) are recognizing Healthy Aging Month in September by highlighting New York's programs that encourage ... |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Navigating the Shadows: The Fight Against Alzheimer's and Domestic Struggles | In the heart of New York City, a battle rages. It’s not just against the towering skyscrapers but against a silent thief—Alzheimer's disease. This condition steals memories, identities, and lives. It creeps in like fog, obscuring the v... |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Canada is funding research on tech’s role for aging in place | The government of Canada is moving to federally fund research from Ontario-based Brock University, which will seek to better understand how smart-home technology impacts the prospects for older people wanting to age in place in their homes.... |
| Sep 15, 2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Wife fears it’s too late to leave abusive husband | Dear Wiser: Despite the pseudonym you chose, I want to assure you that it’s not too late. While he may not be able to fully care for himself because of his medical issues, there’s a big difference between him being dependent on you and usin... |
| Sep 13, 2024 | During Suicide Prevention Month, NYSOFA Highlights Resources and ... September 13, 2024 | 10:45 AM EDT Learn more about During Suicide Prevention Month, NYSOFA Highlights Resources and Data to Address the Unique Risk Factors, Provide Help for Older… | NYSOFA encourages all New Yorkers to talk about the risk factors and incidence of suicide among older adults – and connect with the many resources available to help During Suicide Prevention Month in September, the New York State Office for... |
| Aug 30, 2024 | New York Department of State and Town of Hempstead Announce Completion of Newbridge Road Park Waterway Access Project | The New York Department of State today announced the completion of the Newbridge Road Park water access point project in the Town of Hempstead as part of the South Shore Blueway Trail Plan. The completion of this new public access point add... |
| Aug 28, 2024 | UC Davis researcher and caregiver spearheads tech to connect older adults with family | Alyssa Weakley — a clinical neuropsychologist, researcher and a caregiver to an older adult — has assisted in the creation of a technology platform that is designed to more easily connect older adults with their family members and caregiver... |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 30 (August 2024) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 30 (August 2024) | 19 Innovations, an 8-Minute Pitch, Infinite Possibilities to Help Older Adults Watch this video series to learn how NY's public-private partnerships can help you best support older adults Statewide innovations were the focus at last mo... |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Preventing Falls: For Safety, Health, Independence, and Overcomin... July 19, 2024 | 10:48 AM EDT Learn more about Preventing Falls: For Safety, Health, Independence, and Overcoming Social Isolation | By Colleen Scott, NYSOFA Advocacy Specialist Falls are among the top causes of lost independence for older adults annually. NYSOFA data (excluding NYC) shows that 43,806 people (88%) currently being served by our network were at risk of fal... |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Tapping into $13 Trillion: The Disabled Consumer Goldmine | On This 34th Anniversary of The Americans with Disabilities Act, We Must Make Digital Accessibility Our Greatest Priority Not only is digital accessibility the right thing to do, it clearly makes good business sense, too.” — Mark Pound BOIS... |
| Jun 12, 2024 | NYSOFA Highlights Resources to Prevent, Identify, and Report Elde... June 12, 2024 | 6:55 AM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA Highlights Resources to Prevent, Identify, and Report Elder Abuse | In anticipation of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15), the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) highlights resources to help the public identify and report abuse, including scams and other fraud tactics targeting older adults... |
| May 29, 2024 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 28 (June 2024) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 28 (June 2024) | NYSOFA’s Older New Yorkers’ Day came back in-person on May 14 with a record number of awardees and attendees joining the celebration at the Hart Lounge of The Egg Performing Arts Center. Over 200 people gathered to recognize 100 older New Y... |
| May 9, 2024 | LifeBio Announces Partnership with New York State Office for the Aging to Capture the Legacies of Hospice Patients | LifeBio - story belongs in care LifeBio Memory Tells Life Stories Without Delay LifeBio Memory app in action The LifeBio Memory App and Journals will be Distributed Through Hospice Organizations Across the State of New York The wisdom and e... |
| Mar 4, 2024 | During National Nutrition Month, NYSOFA Highlights Statewide Prog... March 4, 2024 | 6:28 AM EST Learn more about During National Nutrition Month, NYSOFA Highlights Statewide Programs Providing 22 Million Meals to Older Adults Annually, Promoting… | During National Nutrition Month, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) today reminds older New Yorkers and their families of the many state and local programs available to support overall health and wellness, particularly nutriti... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 24 (February 2024) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 24 (February 2024) | Issue #24 - February 2024 Supports for Older Adults in the NYS Executive Budget On January 31, NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen testified at a joint legislative hearing on the human services budget. At the hearing, he highlighted the following in... |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Intuition Robotics scores $25M to scale AI care companion for seniors | Photo: PixelsEffect/Getty Images |
| Aug 18, 2023 | A 77-year-old talks to an AI-companion robot called ElliQ over a dozen times daily to combat her loneliness: 'It really is like having somebody else in here' | A screenshot of a demonstration of an older woman using the ElliQ robot. Priscilla O'Kesson is not in this photo. Intuition Robotics Redeem now Priscilla O'Kesson uses AI-powered robot ElliQ to combat her loneliness, Spectrum News... |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Programs Available to Help Families Access Healthy Foods | New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that several programs are available to help low-income families, Veterans, Servicemembers, and older adults purchase fresh, healthy foods at local farmers’ markets thro... |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 17 (July 2023) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 17 (July 2023) | 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 ... |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Resources to Help Older Adults with Disabilities June 20, 2023 | 3:00 PM EDT Learn more about Resources to Help Older Adults with Disabilities | 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 in... |
| Jun 28, 2023 | NYSOFA Produces Video Series Showcasing Work of Aging Services Pr... June 26, 2023 | 2:52 PM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA Produces Video Series Showcasing Work of Aging Services Providers to Engage Underserved Populations | The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) this week released a three-part video series called Community Engagement in Area Agencies on Aging. The series highlights three aging services organizations in New York that are meeting the n... |
| Jun 15, 2023 | NYSOFA Report: Collaborative Model Succeeds in Helping Elder Abus... June 15, 2023 | 2:19 AM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA Report: Collaborative Model Succeeds in Helping Elder Abuse Victims | On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEADD), June 15, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) issued a new report on the Statewide Elder Abuse Interventions and Enhanced Multidisciplinary Team (E-MDT) Initiative illustrating the eff... |
| May 30, 2023 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 16 (June 2023) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 16 (June 2023) | Message From NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen NYSOFA begins comment period on draft Four-Year Plan: comments due June 14 The public commend period is now open (through June 14) on NYSOFA's draft Four-Year Plan. The Plan outlines NYSOFA'... |
| May 30, 2023 | Recognizing and Celebrating PRIDE Month May 19, 2023 | 3:49 PM EDT Learn more about Recognizing and Celebrating PRIDE Month | By Colleen Scott, NYSOFA Advocacy Specialist Why is there a month dedicated to LGBTQ+ Pride? Pride month – in June – has been celebrated every year since the Stonewall Riots (1969). More than five decades later, why is it still necessary? B... |
| May 7, 2023 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 15 (May 2023) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 15 (May 2023) | Message From NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen May is an extraordinarily busy time as we kick-off Older Americans Month and celebrate all of the great contributions that older adults bring to their communities. (See below for more information on w... |
| May 7, 2023 | FY 2024 State Budget Highlights That Positively Impact Older New ... May 4, 2023 | 12:09 PM EDT Learn more about FY 2024 State Budget Highlights That Positively Impact Older New Yorkers | The Fiscal Year 2024 New York State Budget was finalized on Tuesday, May 3, 2023. Below is a summary of key items supporting older New Yorkers through NYSOFA programs and across state agencies. As NYSOFA’s recent Community Assessment Survey... |
| Apr 8, 2023 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 14 (April 2023) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 14 (April 2023) | March for Meals in Allegany County For National Nutrition Month in March, NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen rode along on a home-delivered meal route in Allegany County, where he met with Alberta Brown, a client in Canaseraga. Buffalo-based Spectr... |
| Mar 5, 2023 | For National Nutrition Month, NYSOFA Highlights Programs for Olde... March 1, 2023 | 6:28 AM EST Learn more about For National Nutrition Month, NYSOFA Highlights Programs for Older Adults to Stay Healthy and Connect with Services | 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 ove... |
| Mar 5, 2023 | NYSOFA Testimony Outlines Proposed State Budget Supports for Olde... February 17, 2023 | 9:45 AM EST Learn more about NYSOFA Testimony Outlines Proposed State Budget Supports for Older Adults | 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 wi... |
| Mar 5, 2023 | Help for Older Adults and their Families with Developmental Disab... February 17, 2023 | 2:34 PM EST Learn more about Help for Older Adults and their Families with Developmental Disabilities | 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 emotion... |
| Mar 5, 2023 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 13 (March 2023) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 13 (March 2023) | 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 ([email protected]) with any details of events that we can help promote... |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 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 y... |
| Feb 23, 2023 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 12 (February 2023) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 12 (February 2023) | 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 bo... |
| Feb 23, 2023 | Sugar: Unwrapping Fact Vs. Fiction To Make Healthy Choices January 12, 2023 | 6:19 AM EST Learn more about Sugar: Unwrapping Fact Vs. Fiction To Make Healthy Choices | 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... |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Interactive Online Learning and Socialization Available for Older... December 13, 2022 | 10:40 AM EST Learn more about Interactive Online Learning and Socialization Available for Older New Yorkers This Winter | 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 d... |
| Dec 9, 2022 | Winter Energy Fairs to Provide Information and Assistance on Ener... December 8, 2022 | 10:15 AM EST Learn more about Winter Energy Fairs to Provide Information and Assistance on Energy Affordability Programs, Services for Older Adults | 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 t... |
| Dec 8, 2022 | NYSOFA Shares Resource Guide for Older Driver Safety Awareness We... December 5, 2022 | 4:54 PM EST Learn more about NYSOFA Shares Resource Guide for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week | 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, includ... |
| Dec 4, 2022 | Governor Hochul Announces Initiative to Aid Working Caregivers NOVEMBER 28, 2022 | Albany, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an initiative to raise awareness of unpaid working caregivers and the statewide resources available... Learn more about… | 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 greate... |
| Dec 4, 2022 | 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, NYS Long Term Care Ombudsman | 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 ... |
| Dec 4, 2022 | Alcohol Concerns in Older Adults: What to Watch For, How to Get H... November 23, 2022 | 1:43 PM EST Learn more about Alcohol Concerns in Older Adults: What to Watch For, How to Get Help | 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 ... |
| Dec 4, 2022 | NYSOFA, AgingNY and Blooming Health Partner to Strengthen Older N... November 14, 2022 | 11:55 AM EST Learn more about NYSOFA, AgingNY and Blooming Health Partner to Strengthen Older New Yorkers' Access to Community-based Aging Services | 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, digita... |
| Dec 4, 2022 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 9 (December 2022) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 9 (December 2022) | 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 als... |
| Oct 5, 2022 | NYSOFA Sponsors ‘All The Lonely People’: Twenty Free Film Screeni... October 4, 2022 | 2:41 PM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA Sponsors ‘All The Lonely People’: Twenty Free Film Screenings & Community Conversations on the Hidden Epidemic of Social… | The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY), and filmmakers from the Clowder Group are joining approximately 20 community partners for All The Lonely People: Film Screenings and Community Con... |
| Oct 2, 2022 | 5 Questions with Heather Leddick September 22, 2022 | 1:21 PM EDT Learn more about 5 Questions with Heather Leddick | Heather Leddick has more than 20 years of experience developing policy and program materials supporting the management of aging services. At NYSOFA, Heather provides detailed case assistance to New York beneficiaries and 59 local Health Ins... |
| Oct 2, 2022 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 8 (October 2022) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 8 (October 2022) | A Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen In just a few weeks, on November 4, NYSOFA will be presenting our flagship annual event that honors older adults and their contributions: NYSOFA's Older New Yorkers' Day program. (Watch ou... |
| Aug 9, 2022 | Help for Older Adults Amid High Inflation July 14, 2022 | 5:48 AM EDT Learn more about Help for Older Adults Amid High Inflation | By Colleen Scott, NYSOFA’s Advocacy Specialist No one is immune to the recent impacts of high inflation and other economic factors that are driving up costs for necessities like food and utilities. Older adults on fixed incomes are especial... |
| Aug 9, 2022 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 6 (August 2022) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 6 (August 2022) | Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen Support for unpaid caregivers is a major focus of our work at NYSOFA, an issue affecting 4.1 million New Yorkers – almost all of us at some time in our lives. An unpaid caregiver is anyone who provide... |
| Jul 27, 2022 | We’re one step closer to robots doing all our housework | A Carnegie Mellon team recently developed software that teaches robots how to learn new tasks, simply by observing humans doing the same tasks first. These robots have figured out how to open cabinets and remove trash bags without any direc... |
| Jul 25, 2022 | Israeli AI robotic companion for elderly launches in US market Into the Land: The Forgery Scandal | What are the strongest days of the week? Saturday and Sunday, because the rest are weak (week)days. This “dad joke” and other conversational gems were delivered recently by a lauded AI-powered robot called ElliQ at the Ramat Gan headquarter... |
| Jul 14, 2022 | NYSOFA Annual Report Details Services to Older New Yorkers, Aging... July 13, 2022 | 11:09 AM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA Annual Report Details Services to Older New Yorkers, Aging Population Trends, Statistics | The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) has published a comprehensive 2021 Annual Report detailing the work of aging service providers who delivered vital services to over 1.3 million older adults and their families in 2021. The re... |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 5 (July 2022) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 5 (July 2022) | Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen NYSOFA recently launched two exciting initiatives that are changing the way we deliver supports for older adults and their caregivers, thanks to Governor Kathy Hochul's commitment in the state bu... |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 5 Questions About SFMNP Coupons with Druid Cohen June 16, 2022 | 10:41 AM EDT Learn more about 5 Questions About SFMNP Coupons with Druid Cohen | Five Questions with NYSOFA Aging Services Nutrition Consultant Druid Cohen What is the SFMNP Program? How it Works, and Where to Find Coupons and More Information Druid Cohen works as a Registered Dietitian for the New York State Office for... |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Americans With Disabilities Month: July June 30, 2022 | 8:59 AM EDT Learn more about Americans With Disabilities Month: July | By Colleen Scott, Advocacy Specialist This year, July 26 will be the 32nd birthday of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA was the first codified federal legislation to provide comprehensive civil rights protections to individ... |
| Jun 17, 2022 | State Officials, the Courts, Victim Advocates Mark World Elder Ab... June 15, 2022 | 4:53 PM EDT Learn more about State Officials, the Courts, Victim Advocates Mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15 | State officials, the courts, and victim advocates stand united on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) June 15, offering information for the public to identify and report abuse, along with resources to help victims. “Approximately 260,00... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | SNAP-Ed New York: Celebrate Summer with NYS Fruit and Vegetables! May 12, 2022 | 10:52 AM EDT Learn more about SNAP-Ed New York: Celebrate Summer with NYS Fruit and Vegetables! | By Lisbeth Irish RDN CDN CDCES June is an exciting month for those who love fresh fruit and vegetables in New York State. We’re already beginning to see local produce popping up in grocery stores and farmers markets. Strawberries, baby gree... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | NYSOFA, AgingNY and Trualta Provide Free Web-Based Support Platfo... May 29, 2022 | 6:59 AM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA, AgingNY and Trualta Provide Free Web-Based Support Platform for All Family Caregivers in NYS | The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY) have partnered with Trualta to offer Trualta’s web-based caregiver education and support platform at no cost to any unpaid caregiver in New York... |
| May 30, 2022 | New York state officials are giving companion robots to more than 800 senior citizens to help combat loneliness | New York state officials will offer companion robots to hundreds of senior citizens. The robots' features include wellness activity suggestions and medication reminders. Advertisement New York state officials have offered robot compani... |
| May 25, 2022 | NYSOFA Brings ElliQ Proactive Care Companion Technology to Older... May 20, 2022 | 9:54 PM EDT NYSOFA is delivering voice-operated smart technology into the homes of over 800 older adults. Learn more about NYSOFA Brings ElliQ Proactive Care Companion… | Building on its comprehensive effort to battle social isolation and support aging-in-place, NYSOFA is delivering voice-operated smart technology into the homes of over 800 older adults. Under the program, NYSOFA will work with local offices... |
| May 25, 2022 | World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022 Campaign Tools Learn more about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022 Campaign Tools | I'm wearing purple to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. Approximately 260,000 older adults are victims of elder abuse each year in NYS, but many more cases go unreported. Learn more about the signs and risks, get he... |
| May 25, 2022 | NYSOFA, NYSDOH & Partners Present Health Disparities Training May 6, 2022 | 1:55 PM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA, NYSDOH and Partners Present Four-Part Online Training Series to Help Overcome Health Disparities for Older Adults | The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), and Dr. Melicent R. Miller of Health Forward, LLC have partnered on a four-part self-directed learning series to equip providers with the tools ... |
| May 25, 2022 | Your Community Engagement to Address Disparities May 6, 2022 | 3:04 PM EDT Learn more about Your Community Engagement to Address Disparities | By Colleen Scott, Advocacy Specialist, NYS Office for the Aging NYSOFA recently announced a four-part training series on Health Disparities in the Aging developed with the expertise of health equity specialist Dr. Melicent R. Miller and the... |
| May 25, 2022 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 4 (June 2022) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 4 (June 2022) | Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen June marks two important moments for reflection and action. Pride Month is a time to celebrate and bolster our resolve to support LGBTQ+ older adults. In this edition of Inside NYS Aging, NYSOFA Advoc... |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 1 (March 2022) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 1 (March 2022) | 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 a... |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 3 (May 2022) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 3 (May 2022) | 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 Netwo... |
| Apr 28, 2022 | A Caregiver Platform for Your Clients and Families April 19, 2022 | 9:36 AM EDT Learn more about Information Session: A Caregiver Platform for Your Clients and Their Families | There are an estimated 4.1 million caregivers in New York State. They provide 2.68 billion hours of unpaid care. Sixty-one percent worry about caring for a loved one. Seventy percent reported at least one mental health symptom during the pa... |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Inside NYS Aging: Issue 2 (April 2022) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services providers. Click here to subscribe. Learn more about Inside NYS Aging: Issue 2 (April 2022) | 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 ... |
| Apr 28, 2022 | FY 2023 State Budget and Aging Services Learn more about FY 2023 State Budget Includes Unprecedented Support for Aging Service Programs and Innovations | 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 – advance... |
| Jan 10, 2022 | It's Not Too Late: Heating Assistance Programs Still Available for Income-Qualified Customers in Downstate NY | BROOKLYN/HICKSVILLE, N.Y. - As cold weather arrives National Grid is reminding customers that there is still time to take advantage of energy programs that can help them pay and manage their winter energy bills. For example, the Home Energy... |
| Jan 10, 2022 | It's Not Too Late: Heating Assistance Programs Still Available for Income-Qualified Customers | Upstate New York remains under winter's control and National Grid is reminding customers that there is still time to take advantage of energy programs that can help them pay and manage their winter energy bills. For example, the Home E... |
| Jan 10, 2022 | It's Not Too Late: Heating Assistance Programs Still Available for Income-Qualified Customers in Upstate NY | Upstate New York remains under winter's control and National Grid is reminding customers that there is still time to take advantage of energy programs that can help them pay and manage their winter energy bills. For example, the Home E... |
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What has the press written about NYSOFA?
Parsers VC has collected 98 articles mentioning NYSOFA, among them “Inside NYS Aging: Issue 58 (November 2026)” (Oct 30, 2026) and “Office for the Aging Receives $6,000 Grant from the NNYCF to Support Senior Nutrition Programs” (Oct 28, 2026).
Is NYSOFA still active?
Yes, NYSOFA is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Nov 3, 2026.