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Bozzi to Head Aging Services Organization

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:59:07 -0400

Dennis R. Bozzi has been named the new president and chief executive officer of the New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging.

Illinois Executive Chosen As New NYAHSA President/CEO

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:08:30 -0400

Dennis R. Bozzi has been named the new president and chief executive officer of the New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging.

Teresian House Wins Statewide Award

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:09:20 -0400

If you spend any time at all within the field of long term care, you'll soon hear the words "resident-centered care." Spend even a little time at Teresian House Center for the Elderly in Albany, and you'll see those words come to life.

Richard P. Thomas Wins Statewide Award

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:09:08 -0400

Richard P. Thomas is in his fifth decade of community service, and he is as dedicated and energetic as he was 50 years ago.

Peconic Landing's Robert Syron wins statewide long term care award

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:05:24 -0400

The James W. Sanderson Memorial Award for Leadership is presented to a New York state resident devoted to the field of long term care. The award honors the late Jim Sanderson, NYAHSA's longtime counsel and friend.

Jerry Saxe Wins Statewide Award

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:54:22 -0400

Out in Western New York, when someone asks, "How can I better serve my community?" the answer is, "Be like Jerry."

Bob Meiss Wins Statewide Long Term Care Award

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:51:16 -0400

The Lawrence E. Larson Memorial Award of Honor is NYAHSA's highest tribute, given to long term care administrators who have made outstanding contributions to the care of and services to the elderly in New York state.

The Hebrew Home at Riverdale Wins Statewide Award

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:39:35 -0400

Each summer, The Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale offers two four-week paid internship programs for teens that create life-changing intergenerational relationships. Generation2Generation, known to the teens as G2G, gives 30 students the oppor...

Glen Arden's Maureen Torelli wins statewide award

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:33:50 -0400

Maureen Torelli, vice president and executive director of Glen Arden, Elant Inc.'s Continuing Care Retirement Community in Goshen, has won the Thomas Clarke Award from the New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging.

Teresian House Wins Statewide Award

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:33:42 -0400

Village Care's Stewart wins statewide award

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:32:03 -0400

Throughout its history, the New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging has sought to recognize professionals who have contributed to the field of aging or continuing care through leadership, dedication and innovation.

Peconic Landing Wins Statewide Award

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:29:13 -0400

The premise behind Peconic Landing's "Working Wonders" is beautifully simple: Happy employees make for happy residents.

Tom Lunt Wins Statewide Award

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:26:10 -0400

Thomas D. Lunt has been an integral part of the evolution of Episcopal Church Home, from a small indigent care home and orphanage to an organization that meets the needs of the frail and elderly at all levels of care.

Larry Glazer Wins Statewide Award

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:20:21 -0400

Laurence C. "Larry" Glazer founded Buckingham Properties in 1970 and today serves as its CEO, overseeing more than 35 properties totaling 7 million square feet in the Rochester/Finger Lakes region.

NYAHSA Launches New Web Site for Easy Grass-Roots Advocacy

Tue, 19 May 2009 16:21:56 -0400

Everybody wants to be heard, but it isn't always easy to navigate the process of getting your opinion to state lawmakers.

Swine Flu and the Elderly

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:03:07 -0400

While everyone is guarding themselves against the swine flu, our frail and elderly population are especially at risk.

Tax Deductibility Changes Could Hit Not-for-Profits and the People They Serve

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:09:40 -0400

Limit tax deductibility for charitable contributions, and you'll hit the not-for-profits where it hurts.

Statement from NYAHSA President Carl Young on Enacted Budget: 'Irresponsible and Unfathomable'

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:40:49 -0400

State leaders have sent a cold, stark message to the state's elderly population, people with disabilities, their families and their professional caregivers. The agreed-upon budget slashes essential services to seniors in nursing homes, those needi...

Aren't We Talking About a STIMULUS, After All?

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:14:42 -0400

The federal stimulus package, specifically the $12.6 billon boost for Medicaid funding to New York over 27 months, gives the state the opportunity to do the right thing by its frail elderly and disabled residents. Instead of the proposed $1.4 bill...

State Budget Health Cuts Will Seriously Impact Seniors

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:17:30 -0500

The state budget decisions made Tuesday were ill-timed, ill-conceived and will impact services to seniors and the disabled.

Attn Radio: NYAHSA Has Great Talk-Show Interview Subjects on Budget/DRP Impact on Elderly

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:06:07 -0500

Want to talk about the state budget? The DRP? And what impact they'll have on the state's senior citizens?

New Web Site Lets Lawmakers Hear Your Concerns About NY Seniors, Budget Cuts

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:23:48 -0500

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Reaction to Gov. Paterson's Speech From the New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:31:37 -0500

Well done, Gov. Paterson.

Adult Day Health Care Council Releases Report On Impact of Cost-based Reimbursement

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:39:10 -0500

Take a struggling yet essential health care program, squeeze the financial lifeblood out of it, and what's left?

Five Star Rating System ranks all U.S. nursing homes beginning Thursday

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:06:04 -0500

On Thursday, Dec. 18, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will