Older New Yorkers' Day 2023

Watch on YouTube and Learn More about NYSOFA's Recent Older New Yorkers' Day Program

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Features

Sepsis Awareness and Prevention

Gain a better understanding of this life-threatening, but preventable condition.

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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 https://www.ny.gov/mpa.

Combating Ageism and Stereotypes with Data

New York's 4.6 million older adults bring enormous intellectual, social and economic capital.

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Medicare Savings Program

Up to $7,000 back in your pocket for health care costs. Learn if you are eligible.

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Video Tutorials to Help Older Adults Apply for Benefits  

Video tutorials to help older adults apply for some of the most common benefits like Medicare, HEAP, EPIC, STAR tax rebates

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Caring for a Loved One

If you run errands, prepare meals, drive loved ones to appointments or more, you are a caregiver & there are supports for you!

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

Our goal is to improve access to, and availability of services that enable Older New Yorkers to live, work and age in their community of choice.

Greg Olsen in the Emergency Operations Center

Greg Olsen Presents at Age Friendly Summit

Greg Olsen with Then Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul, with AARP and Rockland County officials

Greg Olsen is a guest on Seniors Rock radio show

Greg Olsen at the North Country Senior Planet event

https://aging.ny.gov/older-new-yorkers-day-2021-epk

Director Olsen visits the Emergency Operations Center

Director Greg Olsen delivers testimony at the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing

Director Greg Olsen

Then Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and Director Greg Olsen recognize Age-Friendly Rockland County

Greg Olsen speaks to Seniors Rock radio show

Greg Olsen visits the Senior Planet offices in the North Country

Older New Yorkers' Day Celebration, May 2019

Director Olsen gets his annual flu shot

Older New Yorkers' Day 2021

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.

Programs and Services

Connecting You With Help and Assistance

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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Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program ...

Free and objective information on Medicare and private health insurance.

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