New York State Office for the Aging

09/26/2026

Find out about FREE covered Medicare benefits by using this official search tool: https://www.medicare.gov/coverage. Medicare preventive benefits could change your health destiny!

What's covered? Talk to your doctor or other health care provider and ask if Medicare will cover the test, item, or service you need. Ask your doctor or healthcare provider how much your test, item, or service will cost. Your doctor may recommend services that Medicare does not cover or offers too f...

09/26/2026

09/25/2026

If you or a loved one live in a nursing home or other facility, an ombudsman is in your corner to help. They work with facilities and resident councils to help resolve concerns brought forward by residents. The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is available throughout New York State. Find a program in your region or simply call the helpline to reach an ombudsman at l (855) 582-6769. https://aging.ny.gov/long-term-care-ombudsman-program

09/25/2026

09/25/2026

Registration is now open for the Adult Abuse Training Institute on October 6-8 in Albany. This year’s theme is “The Impact of Collective Practice: Where Innovation + Collaboration Meet to Elevate APS Practice to Improve Outcomes.”

The 2026 AATI invites us to learn from one another, strengthen our shared practice, and reimagine what’s possible when we join expertise, compassion, and community action to enhance safety and well-being for vulnerable adults.

Registration for Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs): https://whova.com/portal/registration/FLo2pwcphItGiFoJTFvL/m6cejonl

Registration for paid registration (non-AAAs) : https://whova.com/portal/registration/FLo2pwcphItGiFoJTFvL/

2026-10-06, Albany, NY

09/24/2026

Up to $8,400 back in your pocket for health care costs? Sound good? Learn if you are eligible for the Medicare Savings Program. The MSP helps pay out-of-pocket Medicare costs, such as your Part B premium. To be eligible, you must already be a Medicare beneficiary, meet the income requirements, and apply for this assistance.

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

09/24/2026

The majority of fire victims are older adults, accounting for as much as 75% of fatalities (50+ population). That's an alarming statistic for an often-preventable outcome. During Emergency Preparedness Month, NYSOFA joined the fire prevention and control team from the New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services to further address the impact of fatal fires on older adults. We talk about the top causes of fires in the home, the main ways to prevent them, how caregivers can support older adults, and resources to help. Watch and learn ways to stay safe.

09/24/2026

Today at 12:30 p.m., NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen hosts a conversation on YouTube with the fire prevention and control team from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. They'll discuss the top causes of fires in the home, the main ways to prevent them, how caregivers can support older adults, and resources to help. Join us for the program LIVE on YouTube.

In 2025, more than 50% of fire victims were older adults. That's an...

09/23/2026

Financial abuse is the most common form of elder abuse. Start asking questions if an older adult has sudden changes in banking habits, unexplained credit card charges, unpaid bills despite adequate financial resources, or abrupt changes to their will or other financial documents. You should also be wary at the appearance of a new person taking control of the older adult’s finances.

To learn more about elder abuse, go to: https://aging.ny.gov/programs/elder-abuse.

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