New York State Office for the Aging http://readme.readmedia.com//nysage News from New York State Office for the Aging en-us Copyright readMedia 2012 3154228 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:28:21 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Upcoming-Aging-in-Community-Special-Helps-Individuals-Remain-Close-to-Home/3154228 nysage New York State Office for the Aging Upcoming-Aging-in-Community-Special-Helps-Individuals-Remain-Close-to-Home http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>In an effort to reach families and caregivers living with aging individuals with developmental disabilities, the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has partnered with the New York State Office for the Aging (N... http://readme.readmedia.com/Upcoming-Aging-in-Community-Special-Helps-Individuals-Remain-Close-to-Home/3154228 3114353 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:09:25 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-Salutes-Unpaid-Caregivers-During-November/3114353 nysage New York State Office for the Aging New-York-Salutes-Unpaid-Caregivers-During-November http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>Greg Olsen, Acting Director of the New York State Office for the Aging, welcomed the nearly 120 participants at the first-ever New York State Caregiving and Respite Coalition's conference today and praised them for their tireless efforts in provid... http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-Salutes-Unpaid-Caregivers-During-November/3114353 3083276 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:27:52 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Medicare-Now-Pays-for-Screening-and-Counseling-for-Alcohol-Misuse-and-Screening-for-Depression/3083276 nysage New York State Office for the Aging Medicare-Now-Pays-for-Screening-and-Counseling-for-Alcohol-Misuse-and-Screening-for-Depression http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>The New York State Office for the Aging is pleased to announce to New York Medicare beneficiaries that two new preventive health benefits that cover alcohol misuse screening and behavioral counseling for Medicare beneficiaries as well as screening... http://readme.readmedia.com/Medicare-Now-Pays-for-Screening-and-Counseling-for-Alcohol-Misuse-and-Screening-for-Depression/3083276 3083000 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:58:40 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Federal-Grant-to-Help-Restore-Services-to-Older-New-Yorkers-in-the-Aftermath-of-Natutural-Disasters/3083000 nysage New York State Office for the Aging Federal-Grant-to-Help-Restore-Services-to-Older-New-Yorkers-in-the-Aftermath-of-Natutural-Disasters http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) has received a $87,000 grant from the Administration on Aging (AoA) to assist the aging network in the counties that were declared disaster areas in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Sto... http://readme.readmedia.com/Federal-Grant-to-Help-Restore-Services-to-Older-New-Yorkers-in-the-Aftermath-of-Natutural-Disasters/3083000 2325268 Mon, 16 May 2011 19:47:08 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Americorps-Week-Is-an-Opportunity-to-Recognize-and-Honor-New-Yorkers-Active-in-Community-Service/2325268 nysage New York State Office for the Aging Americorps-Week-Is-an-Opportunity-to-Recognize-and-Honor-New-Yorkers-Active-in-Community-Service http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>The New York State Commission on National and Community Service and New York State Office for the Aging are reminding New Yorkers that May 14-21 will be observed as AmeriCorps Week. The week will highlight the vital work done every day in communit... http://readme.readmedia.com/Americorps-Week-Is-an-Opportunity-to-Recognize-and-Honor-New-Yorkers-Active-in-Community-Service/2325268 2287774 Tue, 03 May 2011 12:53:02 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-the-Aging-Acting-Director-Holds-Public-Hearing-on-New-Yorks-State-Plan-on-Aging/2287774 nysage New York State Office for the Aging State-Office-for-the-Aging-Acting-Director-Holds-Public-Hearing-on-New-Yorks-State-Plan-on-Aging http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) Acting Director Greg Olsen will be at a public hearing in Rochester to unveil the New York's State Plan on Aging. The plan will help guide NYSOFA's activities and the entire Aging Network in our state d... http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-the-Aging-Acting-Director-Holds-Public-Hearing-on-New-Yorks-State-Plan-on-Aging/2287774 2286694 Mon, 02 May 2011 15:57:40 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-the-Aging-Acting-Director-Holds-Public-Hearing-on-New-Yorks-State-Plan-on-Aging/2286694 nysage New York State Office for the Aging State-Office-for-the-Aging-Acting-Director-Holds-Public-Hearing-on-New-Yorks-State-Plan-on-Aging http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) Acting Director Greg Olsen will be at a public hearing in Rochester to unveil the New York's State Plan on Aging. The plan will help guide NYSOFA's activities and the entire Aging Network in our state d... http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-the-Aging-Acting-Director-Holds-Public-Hearing-on-New-Yorks-State-Plan-on-Aging/2286694 1771311 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:49:46 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Take-Pause-to-Honor-Veterans-Statement-from-Greg-Olsen-Acting-Director-New-York-State-Office-for-the-Aging/1771311 nysage New York State Office for the Aging Take-Pause-to-Honor-Veterans-Statement-from-Greg-Olsen-Acting-Director-New-York-State-Office-for-the-Aging http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>The nation's military service men and women have done and continue to preserve the important freedoms and rights that all Americans enjoy. Veterans Day is dedicated for all Americans to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the militar... http://readme.readmedia.com/Take-Pause-to-Honor-Veterans-Statement-from-Greg-Olsen-Acting-Director-New-York-State-Office-for-the-Aging/1771311 1745799 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:35:13 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-the-Aging-Wins-430-000-Grant-to-Prevent-and-Report-Medicare-Medicaid-Fraud/1745799 nysage New York State Office for the Aging State-Office-for-the-Aging-Wins-430-000-Grant-to-Prevent-and-Report-Medicare-Medicaid-Fraud http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) Director Michael J. Burgess announced today that his agency has received a $430,000 grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) to advance New York State's established and growing Medicare and Med... http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-the-Aging-Wins-430-000-Grant-to-Prevent-and-Report-Medicare-Medicaid-Fraud/1745799 1737728 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:48:25 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-the-Aging-Receives-Grant-to-Help-Older-Drivers/1737728 nysage New York State Office for the Aging State-Office-for-the-Aging-Receives-Grant-to-Help-Older-Drivers http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>Michael J. Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging announced today that his Office has been awarded funding from the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee to continue the Capital Region Older Driver Assistance Net... http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-the-Aging-Receives-Grant-to-Help-Older-Drivers/1737728 1735966 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:18:37 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-the-Aging-Receives-Grant-to-Help-Older-Drivers/1735966 nysage New York State Office for the Aging State-Office-for-the-Aging-Receives-Grant-to-Help-Older-Drivers http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>Michael J. Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging announced today that his Office has been awarded funding from the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee to continue the Capital Region Older Driver Assistance Net... http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-the-Aging-Receives-Grant-to-Help-Older-Drivers/1735966 1733929 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:52:59 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-Aging-Directors-Message-on-International-Day-of-Older-Persons/1733929 nysage New York State Office for the Aging State-Office-for-Aging-Directors-Message-on-International-Day-of-Older-Persons http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>Michael J. Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) would like to inform all New Yorkers that tomorrow, October 1st is designated as the International Day of Older Persons. The holiday is celebrated by raising awarenes... http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-Aging-Directors-Message-on-International-Day-of-Older-Persons/1733929 1725295 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:32:10 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-State-Office-for-the-Aging-Receives-Federal-Grant-to-Help-Family-and-Friends-Caring-for-a-Loved-One/1725295 nysage New York State Office for the Aging New-York-State-Office-for-the-Aging-Receives-Federal-Grant-to-Help-Family-and-Friends-Caring-for-a-Loved-One http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) is one of twelve states recently awarded a Lifespan Respite Program grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging. The federal grant will be used to develop and enhance coordinated, accessible, community-... http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-State-Office-for-the-Aging-Receives-Federal-Grant-to-Help-Family-and-Friends-Caring-for-a-Loved-One/1725295 1721843 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 01:48:37 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-the-Aging-Director-Calls-Attention-to-Grandparents-Day/1721843 nysage New York State Office for the Aging State-Office-for-the-Aging-Director-Calls-Attention-to-Grandparents-Day http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>Michael J. Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging today released a short video to bring attention to Grandparents Day that will be celebrated in homes around the state and nation on Sunday, September 12th. The video can be vi... http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-the-Aging-Director-Calls-Attention-to-Grandparents-Day/1721843 1707814 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:43:41 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-Aging-Director-Points-to-New-Medicare-Benefit/1707814 nysage New York State Office for the Aging State-Office-for-Aging-Director-Points-to-New-Medicare-Benefit http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>Michael J. Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging wants all New York State seniors to be aware of a new benefit in the Medicare Program that can improve health and save lives. The new benefit relates to helping older smokers ... http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-Aging-Director-Points-to-New-Medicare-Benefit/1707814 1666828 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:09:00 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Batavia-Conference-to-Discuss-Ways-for-Communities-to-Become-Elder-Friendly-and-More-Livable-for-All-Ages/1666828 nysage New York State Office for the Aging Batavia-Conference-to-Discuss-Ways-for-Communities-to-Become-Elder-Friendly-and-More-Livable-for-All-Ages http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>New York's communities are changing significantly . . . the aging of the baby boomers; increasing longevity; the shifting balance between the elderly and non-elderly populations; loss of specific populations to other states; and increasing residen... http://readme.readmedia.com/Batavia-Conference-to-Discuss-Ways-for-Communities-to-Become-Elder-Friendly-and-More-Livable-for-All-Ages/1666828 1662484 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:44:36 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Governor-David-A-Paterson-Proclaims-August-Social-Security-Diamond-Anniversary-Month-in-NY/1662484 nysage New York State Office for the Aging Governor-David-A-Paterson-Proclaims-August-Social-Security-Diamond-Anniversary-Month-in-NY http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>This year, on August 14, our nation and its people will have an opportunity to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Social Security Program. To mark this occasion and to remind all New Yorkers of the special significance of the anniversary to New... http://readme.readmedia.com/Governor-David-A-Paterson-Proclaims-August-Social-Security-Diamond-Anniversary-Month-in-NY/1662484 1661797 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:17:53 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Albany-Event-to-Celebrate-the-75th-Anniversary-of-the-Social-Security-Program/1661797 nysage New York State Office for the Aging Albany-Event-to-Celebrate-the-75th-Anniversary-of-the-Social-Security-Program http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>For 75 years, Social Security has improved the quality of life for generations of New Yorkers, providing financial stability for millions of workers and their families. The work and initiatives that President Roosevelt, and Frances Perkins his chi... http://readme.readmedia.com/Albany-Event-to-Celebrate-the-75th-Anniversary-of-the-Social-Security-Program/1661797 1647976 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:52:05 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Conference-to-Help-Communities-Become-Elder-Friendly-and-More-Livable-for-Persons-of-All-Ages/1647976 nysage New York State Office for the Aging Conference-to-Help-Communities-Become-Elder-Friendly-and-More-Livable-for-Persons-of-All-Ages New York's communities are changing significantly . . . the aging of the baby boomers; increasing longevity; the shifting balance between the elderly and non-elderly populations; loss of specific populations to other states; and increasing residen... http://readme.readmedia.com/Conference-to-Help-Communities-Become-Elder-Friendly-and-More-Livable-for-Persons-of-All-Ages/1647976 1610284 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:56:09 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Statement-by-Michael-J-Burgess-Regarding-the-45th-Anniversary-of-the-Federal-Older-Americans-Act/1610284 nysage New York State Office for the Aging Statement-by-Michael-J-Burgess-Regarding-the-45th-Anniversary-of-the-Federal-Older-Americans-Act July, 14, 2010 marks the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Older Americans Act which remains one of the most significant pieces of legislation in place for older Americans in all states. Congress passed the Older Americans Act (OAA) in 1965 i... http://readme.readmedia.com/Statement-by-Michael-J-Burgess-Regarding-the-45th-Anniversary-of-the-Federal-Older-Americans-Act/1610284 1577879 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:07:26 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Statement-by-Michael-J-Burgess-Director-New-York-State-Office-for-the-Aging/1577879 nysage New York State Office for the Aging Statement-by-Michael-J-Burgess-Director-New-York-State-Office-for-the-Aging http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>New York State and the nation have lost a giant in the field of gerontology with the passing of Dr. Robert Butler on Sunday. Not only was he the leading voice on issues related to longevity and the study of aging, but he was a moral voice who insi... http://readme.readmedia.com/Statement-by-Michael-J-Burgess-Director-New-York-State-Office-for-the-Aging/1577879 1524130 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:06:31 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/Upcoming-Conferences-Aimed-at-Helping-Communities-Plan-for-the-Future/1524130 nysage New York State Office for the Aging Upcoming-Conferences-Aimed-at-Helping-Communities-Plan-for-the-Future New York State's population is growing, and growing older even faster. Now, more than ever, it is important for communities to plan for the future so that residents of all ages can enjoy a better quality of life. If you are already involved in pla... http://readme.readmedia.com/Upcoming-Conferences-Aimed-at-Helping-Communities-Plan-for-the-Future/1524130 1325732 Fri, 28 May 2010 19:14:42 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/June-1-Law-Brings-Changes-for-Family-Caregivers/1325732 nysage New York State Office for the Aging June-1-Law-Brings-Changes-for-Family-Caregivers Michael J. Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging wants to alert older New Yorkers and their family members or other caregivers that there are important provisions in the Family Health Care Decisions Act that go into effect o... http://readme.readmedia.com/June-1-Law-Brings-Changes-for-Family-Caregivers/1325732 1297342 Mon, 24 May 2010 19:37:12 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-the-Aging-Director-Presents-First-ever-NYS-Achievement-in-Aging-Awards/1297342 nysage New York State Office for the Aging State-Office-for-the-Aging-Director-Presents-First-ever-NYS-Achievement-in-Aging-Awards Michael J. Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging conferred the first ever New York State Achievement in Aging Awards to ten outstanding New Yorkers who have made significant contributions to the field of aging. The awards we... http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-the-Aging-Director-Presents-First-ever-NYS-Achievement-in-Aging-Awards/1297342 1246800 Tue, 04 May 2010 13:47:31 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-State-Senior-Citizens-Day-2010/1246800 nysage New York State Office for the Aging New-York-State-Senior-Citizens-Day-2010 On Wednesday, May 5th, Michael J. Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging, will host the annual Senior Citizens' Day event in Albany, NY. http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-State-Senior-Citizens-Day-2010/1246800 1213357 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:18:11 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/NYS-Office-for-the-Aging-Director-Outlines-Key-Provisions-in-National-Health-Care-Reform-Legislation/1213357 nysage New York State Office for the Aging NYS-Office-for-the-Aging-Director-Outlines-Key-Provisions-in-National-Health-Care-Reform-Legislation Michael J. Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging, today announced that the national health care reform legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama will have a significant positive impact for New Yor... http://readme.readmedia.com/NYS-Office-for-the-Aging-Director-Outlines-Key-Provisions-in-National-Health-Care-Reform-Legislation/1213357 1077948 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:01:31 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-State-Poised-and-Ready-for-New-Caregiving-Initiative-Contained-in-Obamas-State-of-the-Union-Address/1077948 nysage New York State Office for the Aging New-York-State-Poised-and-Ready-for-New-Caregiving-Initiative-Contained-in-Obamas-State-of-the-Union-Address On Wednesday when President Obama presents his State of the Union Address to Congress, he's expected to announce an important new initiative to help middle class families who provide care to older relatives so that they may remain in their homes a... http://readme.readmedia.com/New-York-State-Poised-and-Ready-for-New-Caregiving-Initiative-Contained-in-Obamas-State-of-the-Union-Address/1077948 1002323 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:56:39 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Official-Offers-Tips-for-Holiday-Visits-to-Nursing-Homes/1002323 nysage New York State Office for the Aging State-Official-Offers-Tips-for-Holiday-Visits-to-Nursing-Homes http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/2631.gif <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/2631.gif"/>New York State Long Term Care Ombudsman Mark Miller today released a list of helpful tips for people planning holiday visits to residents in nursing homes. As people travel home for the holidays, many nursing home residents will be eagerly awaitin... http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Official-Offers-Tips-for-Holiday-Visits-to-Nursing-Homes/1002323 1000495 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:31:03 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-Aging-Director-Visits-Hudson-Valley-Region-To-Promote-Services-Available-To-Older-New-Yorkers/1000495 nysage New York State Office for the Aging State-Office-for-Aging-Director-Visits-Hudson-Valley-Region-To-Promote-Services-Available-To-Older-New-Yorkers http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>Michael J. Burgess, Director of the NYS Office for the Aging was in Poughkeepsie to promote services that will help older New Yorkers weather the economic downturn. The visit was part of Resources for Working Families Tour, an effort by state agen... http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Office-for-Aging-Director-Visits-Hudson-Valley-Region-To-Promote-Services-Available-To-Older-New-Yorkers/1000495 1000497 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:50:49 -0000 http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Long-Term-Care-Ombudsman-Offers-Tips-for-Families-as-Nursing-Home-Visits-Rise-during-Holiday-Season/1000497 nysage New York State Office for the Aging State-Long-Term-Care-Ombudsman-Offers-Tips-for-Families-as-Nursing-Home-Visits-Rise-during-Holiday-Season http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg <img src="http://app.readmedia.com/news/public_logo/286.jpg"/>Every year, during the holiday season, the number of visists to nursing home residents by family and friends increase. That increased visitation brings about increased communication - and sometimes complaints - between families of residents and n... http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Long-Term-Care-Ombudsman-Offers-Tips-for-Families-as-Nursing-Home-Visits-Rise-during-Holiday-Season/1000497