Rochester to Be Leader at Statewide Conference on Aging

ALBANY, NY (10/29/2008)(readMedia)-- Rochester's leaders will take the stage at a statewide conference to share what's become a model aging-friendly initiative.

Rochester stands out because its civic leaders have collaborated to create network of resources for the aging with a framework that facilitates smart growth, something the rest of us will have to do as the aging population begins to swell in the next few years.

I'd like to invite you to write an advance story on the Rochester players in this enormous conference and include conference details in a box or pullout for those who'd be interested in coming. You're also extremely welcome to cover the conference itself. Full details are at http://www.empoweringnycommunities.org.

The conference info:

Empowering Communities for Successful Aging, Nov. 12-13, Saratoga Springs Hilton and Conference Center, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Jointly sponsored by AARP, New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging and the New York State Office for the Aging. Produced by the Albany Guardian Society.

Those from Rochester teaching the conference session are:

Ann Marie Cook, president and CEO, Lifespan of Greater Rochester, Inc.; 585.244.8400

Paul Caccamise, vice president of programs, Lifespan of Greater Rochester, Inc.; 585.244.8400

Julie Beckly, senior planner, city of Rochester, 585.428-6953

Other interview sources can speak to why Rochester was chosen to lead this conference session and what it means to communities statewide:

Ken Harris, director of the New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging's Center for Senior Living and Community Services, (518) 449-2707, ext. 139

Michael Burgess, director of the New York State Office for the Aging (518) 474-4425

Luci de Haan, AARP, (212) 407-3718

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