National Family Caregivers Month: Help Is Within Reach

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NY Connects

Your trusted place to go for free, unbiased information about long term services and supports in New York for people of all ages or with any type of disability.

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Local Offices

Contact your local Area Agency on Aging to connect with programs and services for older adults and those who care for them.

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Free and objective information on Medicare and private health insurance.

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Features

Please Share: ‘Know Your Rights’ Materials

November 5, 2025 | 8:42 AM ET

The NYS Office of New Americans offers resources to help inform individuals of their rights.

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NY's Master Plan for Aging

A plan to support opportunities for older adults and people of all ages. Learn more at www.planforaging.ny.gov.

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Combating Ageism and Stereotypes with Data

New York's 4.8 million older adults bring enormous intellectual, social and economic capital.

Read More About the Value of Older Adults

Financial Literacy Resources

Find resources and get help from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). DFS answers questions and takes complaints about financial products.

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Medicare Savings Program

Up to $8,400 back in your pocket for health care costs. Learn if you are eligible.

Learn More About the MSP

Sepsis Awareness and Prevention

Understand this life-threatening, but preventable condition. Organizations can help. Join The Partnership for Sepsis and Aging.

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A Caregivers Guide

Watch Our Video and Find Resources to Help Caregivers

NYSOFA has developed this new Caregiver’s Guide video to help individuals self-identify as caregivers and learn more about resources that can help support them in this demanding role.

The New York State Office for the Aging is Working for You

NYSOFA Director Olsen, Assemblyman Billy Jones, NYSFOA Chief of Staff John Cochran

NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen, Assemblyman Billy Jones, NYSOFA Chief of Staff John Cochran at the 2023 Great New York State Fair.

NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen presented at an AARP New York community roundtable in Albany.

NYSOFA’s NORC team joins Bay Ridge Center to celebrate the opening of its new older adult center.

NYSOFA Registered Dietitian Wendy Beckman hosts NYSOFA’s monthly cooking demo on YouTube, reaching over 1 million viewers in 2023.

NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen guests on WAMC’s Vox Pop call-in program.

HIICAP coordinators gather for training to help older adults navigate health insurance options.

NYSOFA Participates in Senator Cordelle Cleare's Annual Senior Day Event.

NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen tours the Health Innovations Incubator & Technology Center in Watervliet.

NYSOFA participates in the annual New York State Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Volunteer Fair.

Director Olsen speaks at annual Aging Concerns Unite Us conference.