Saratoga Chapter meeting Speaker on Palliative Care 2:00 pm
– November 21, 2019
Guest Speaker: Amy Balog, a Nurse Practitioner who operates Saratoga Family Health NPS Palliative Care Center in Saratoga Springs. The title of her presentation is “What is Palliative Care?”.
Ample free parking --- signs will be posted directing people to the room once you enter the building.
NYS Assembly Aging Committee Budget Hearing Friday, November 22, in Albany. 10:00 am
– November 22, 2019
NYS Assembly Aging Committee Budget Hearing
Friday, November 22, 2019
10:00 AM Hearing Room C Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor Albany, NY
The hearing will focus on the programs and services offered by Area Agencies on Aging and their current needs. The Committee also seeks testimony to evaluate the funding available for these programs, including the $15 million in funding allocated in the 2019-2020 enacted State budget for the Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP) designed to eliminate unmet need.
Register to testify at this link.
December 10: Patients Advocate Telephone Teach In 10:00 am
– December 10, 2019
Date: Tuesday, Dec 10, 2019
Time: 10:00 am—11:00 am
Theme: Patients Rights Forum
Session Moderator: Coordinator of the Patients Advocates Program for the New York StateWide Senior Action Council
Call in number: 1-605-562-0400; Access code: 4715203#
If you have problems dialing into number listed above try 218-339-7800 or 712-832-8330
NYC documentary & discussion about the home care crisis 6:00 pm
– December 11, 2019
NYC documentary & discussion about the home care crisis, December 11. StateWide is co-hosting this event with PSC Retiree Chapter, the PSC Social Safety Net Working Group, and the Caring Majority. Featuring the film “CARE" which describes the conditions home care workers face, followed by a presentation & discussion on the crisis in long-term care and what needs to be done. The event will be held in the PSC Union Hall on the 16th floor at 61 Broadway on Wednesday evening, December 11 from 6-8pm. Free admission, light refreshments.
Albany County Chapter Forum: WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF LIVING IN 5 YEARS? 11:30 am
– January 13, 2020
Are you aging in place or contemplating retirement? It's time to think about where you will live to stay active, avoid isolation and thrive in the future. This forum will help us better understand the residential options available.
A light lunch will be served. No charge to attend. see the flyer
RSVPs needed by Thursday, January 9, 2020. Call 518-689-1084 or email statewide4@gmail.com
Jan 21 Teach in: How to Plan For A Funeral and Know Your Rights 10:00 am
– January 21, 2020
Tuesday, January 21st, 2020. 10 AM - 11 AM
Speaker: Elvira Hoffman, former President of the Funeral Consumer’s Alliance of Long Island and New York City, Inc.
Call in number: 1-605-562-0400; 425-436-6260; 712-832-8330 Access code: 4715203#