New York State Office for the Aging

NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen testified today at a hearing convened by the Assembly Committee on Aging regarding the Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP). The hearing provided an opportunity for Director Olsen to highlight the benefits of this program as part of NYSOFA's core community-based services and supports to help older adults age in place.

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LIVE with Greg is today at 3PM. NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen talks with AARP NY State Director Beth Finkel, and her team to learn more about AARP NY’s Walk Audit initiative. This program is enlisting volunteers – including YOU – to flag safety issues in their community. https://lnkd.in/eY_w_KEv

Eric Jacobsen, NYSOFA’s Elder Abuse and E-MDT Program Coordinator, was invited to the Rotary Club of West Point-Highland Falls to present on scam prevention and awareness. Eric spoke about common scams and scammer tactics and identified helpful resources if someone thinks they have been scammed. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), adults over age 60 in 2023 lost more than $3.4 billion as a result of scams, an almost 11 percent increase in reported losses from 2022. Additionally, there was also a 14 percent increase in complaints filed with IC3. Even though there are always new scams, the keys to prevention remain the same: education and awareness. Watch our video series on the YouTube playlist: https://lnkd.in/eUdbwPQU. Read our guide 'Don't Get Scammed': A Comprehensive Guide for Avoiding Fraud and Theft: https://lnkd.in/dwuN2H_N

The New York Caregiver Portal is launching live webinars and support groups for Spanish-speaking caregivers. The first live event for Spanish-speaking caregivers is next week, Oct 25, focused on Caregiver Burnout. Register and sign up online. https://lnkd.in/evtCNuk4

El día de las elecciones es el 5 de noviembre. Asegúrese de estar registrado y listo para votar ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eRRbKycG

Check out NYSOFA's new NYS Innovations in Aging report. It provides profiles of NYSOFA’s 20+ public-private partnerships, NYSOFA's efforts (including how you can be involved!), and outcomes data. https://lnkd.in/e8jDaXsF

NYSOFA is expanding a pilot project in central NY that offers free memory screenings to older adults. The purpose is to find early signs of dementia, allowing patients to connect to treatment and improve their quality of life. https://lnkd.in/eb7qVyKD

In a joint effort to support older workers, NYSOFA and the New York State Department of Labor have launched a new resource page designed to help older adults overcome barriers to employment. Read more about this initiative: https://lnkd.in/eCWeJdyb

Are you a caregiver? NYSOFA's video "Caregiver's Guide: What Is a Caregiver and How to Get Help" might help you figure out if you're one of 4.1 million unpaid caregivers in New York State. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/dZpw9pka