These proposed regulations, which are required by Executive Order No. 38, will ensure that State funds or State-authorized payments paid by the New York State Office for the Aging to providers are used predominantly to provide direct care and services to older New Yorkers. In order to achieve these goals, the New York State Office is proposing a new Part 6656 of its regulations (9 NYCRR 6656).
The New York State Office for the Aging(NYSOFA) hosted an event at the state Capitol today
to honor older volunteers
from across New York State. A group of about 100 older New Yorkers, accompanied by their families, friends and staff of county offices for the aging, attended the ceremony. Event Program and List of Honorees.
On April 12, 2012 NYSOFA sponsored a Webinar on the topic of Older Adults Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS for the 59 Area Agencies on Aging. Mark Brennan-Ing, PhD. from ACRIA and Richard Cotroneo and Clara De Sanctis of NYS Department of Health Aids Institute conveyed the importance of providers addressing the sexual health needs of individuals over age 60 based on data that indicates that greater than 50% of individuals aged 60-74 identify as sexually active. Yet, data from a recent survey of service providers for that client population demonstrate a gap in the knowledge and comfort level for addressing the topic of sexual health and HIV/AIDS with older clients.
Social Adult Day Services - This program model, also known as Social Adult Day Services Programs (SADS) is required to provide socialization, supervision and monitoring, personal care and nutrition to functionally impaired older adults in a congregate setting. They are uniquely suited to care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairments. NYSOFA is now making available information and technical assistance materials explaining the agency’s role in overseeing Social Adult Day Care Programs, assisting interested parties who are considering opening a social adult day care program and providing access to caregivers seeking to locate a program in their community.
