News from NYSAGE

Conference to Empower Communities Plan for the Growth of New York's Older Population Ends in Success

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:46:49 -0000

A two-day conference titled Empowering Communities for Successful Aging, held in Saratoga Springs, ended November 13. The conference brought together community leaders, government agencies, housing and senior services providers and other entities ...

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

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:18:03 -0000

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 i...

Nationally Acclaimed Architect/Author to Introduce Innovative Community and Housing Alternative at a Community

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:17:33 -0000

The New York State Office for the Aging, in partnership with the Albany Guardian Society, is hosting a workshop/community forum titled Cohousing and Senior Cohousing: Communities that Create Environmentally and Socially Vibrant Sustainable Neighbo...

Governor Paterson Proclaims November Family Caregivers’ Month in New York State

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:23:49 -0000

In a proclamation presented today to Michael J. Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging, Governor David A. Paterson proclaimed November as Caregivers' Month in New York State, and called on all New Yorkers to recognize the sig...

NYSOFA Director Awarded for Outstanding Service in the Field of Aging

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:00:05 -0000

On Thursday, October 23, Michael J. Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging was presented the Walter M. Beattie, Jr. Award at the 36th annual meeting of the New York State Society on Aging [SSA], held in Saratoga Springs, NY.