Local Conference Will Equip Community Leaders to Prepare for the Changing Demographics

• by New York State Office for the Aging

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA,) is leading a two-day conference titled "Empowering Communities for Successful Aging." Scheduled for November 12-13, the conference will assist civic leaders in addressing the needs of the rapidly increasing aging population, and challenges to local infrastructure, by providing them with access to the best practices and experts in the field.

Over 450 individuals, including state and local officials, civic leaders, not-for-profit service providers, community activists and aging-network professionals will be in attendance.

What: Empowering Communities for Successful Aging - A conference to help communities become elder friendly and more livable for persons of all ages.

Where: The Saratoga Hilton and Conference Center, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 | 888-866-3591

When: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

For more information contact: John Cochran 518-588-6562, Jody Signoracci 518-268-9000

Media Note: There will be photo/video opportunities, as well as access to presenters and subject experts at the conference.