Health
Lack of affordable, accessible housing leaves some older residents with limited options
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“The housing situation is just so, so bad that people will live by the river rather than wait in the nursing home for an apartment to open up.”
Aging
Tompkins County wants to hire home health aides to address backlog of elder care needs
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The jobs come with benefits and pay is higher than what many private home health agencies offer. But the county hasn’t gotten many applicants yet.
Aging
Gillibrand Addresses Issues Impacting Seniors, Caregivers In Town Hall
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Gillibrand, a member of Congress’s Special Committee on Aging, said making long-term care more accessible and affordable is among her top priorities.
Aging
Vaccine Availability Improves For Seniors, Broome Office For Aging Says
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“A month ago we were struggling to get people into appointments, but that’s not the case anymore.”
COVID-19
Transportation Program Bridges Gap In Rural Vaccine Distribution
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“We’re trying to do everything we can to make sure everyone has an opportunity to get a vaccination that is eligible, whether they have transportation or not.”
New York Architects Use Age Simulation Suit To Build Empathy With Older Folks
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A New York architecture firm is turning to an age simulation suit to let its designers experience the physical impairments of old age while navigating public spaces, like airports.
Uncategorized
Package Of Bills Aims To Make New York’s Nursing Home Owners More Accountable
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When the new legislative session begins in Albany in January, State Senator Robert Ortt will be submitting two bills – and putting his support behind an already forwarded piece of legislation – that supporters say will hold owners of nursing more homes accountable for compliance violations.
Pennsylvania’s Takeover Of Nursing Homes Reveals Company’s Financial Woes
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LITTLE ROCK, AR (KUAR) The Arkansas Department of Human Services has taken temporary control over two nursing homes in the state over concerns of nonpayment of food vendors.
Education
'Being Poor: Too Old to Work'
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The Connect: NY series explores statewide issues of critical importance with monthly, one-hour panel discussions. This episode, ‘Being Poor: Too Old to Work’, explores how as baby boomers age and the gap between rich and poor widens, the number of seniors living in poverty is on the rise. Housing costs are so high that today’s seniors are going to dangerous lengths to save money. Cutting prescription pills in half, living without heat, amongst others. Meet a Central New York senior too old to work and completely dependent on a frayed social safety net. Panelists joining the show:
Patricia Campany, RSVP Project Coordinator, Catholic Charities Elderly Services
Randall Hoak, Associate State Director, AARP, Central and Western New York
Maria Alvarez, Executive Director, NY Statewide Senior Action Council, Inc.
Mason Kaufman, Executive Director, Meals on Wheels of Syracuse
Watch this new episode on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 9:00pm.
Join us as we uncover compelling and unexpected stories throughout New York State and the history and systemic forces influencing current realities.