Rural Summit on Aging Brings State and Local Leaders Together to Advance Solutions in Rural New York

ALBANY, NY (04/24/2025) (readMedia)-- Join us for the Rural Summit on Aging-a day dedicated to strengthening support for older adults in New York's rural communities. Hosted by the New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH), this summit will bring together experts, advocates, and professionals from across the state to share real-world strategies and solutions that are already making a difference. Together, we'll explore how to build on existing strengths, align with the New York State Master Plan on Aging, and chart a path forward for aging in Upstate New York.

What:

The Rural Summit on Aging, hosted by the New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH), will bring together leaders from across New York and beyond to share strategies and innovations that support older adults in rural communities. The event will focus on practical, asset-based solutions that build on the strengths of existing programs, partnerships and align with the New York State Master Plan on Aging.

When:

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Where:

Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons

120 South Aurora Street

Ithaca, NY 14850

Who Will Attend:

Health and aging service providers, rural health advocates, policy leaders, nonprofit professionals, and researchers with interest in rural issues, older adults, and aging policy.

Why It Matters:

New York's rural communities face unique challenges and opportunities in supporting older adults. This Summit brings together leaders and professionals to share what is already working and how those approaches can be scaled, adapted, or expanded. The goal is to use a "rural lens" to evaluate ideas, align with the state's forthcoming Master Plan on Aging, identify action items, and define what successful implementation should look like. A report of findings will be published following the Summit.