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#
Place: 1199 Retirees Division Office 330 West 42nd Street 9th Floor New York, NY 10036 Presentation: How to Read Your Health Explanation of Benefits Notices (MSN’s & EOB’s) Presenter: Leslie Sierra, Outreach Counselor, SMP Program New York StateWide Senior Action Council, Inc.
Advocacy- Update
- Lani Sanjek, Member, Public Policy Committee
- Lowell Green, President, NYC Chapter
For more information:
Tel.: (646) 918-6101
Email: lowellg_10467@yahoo.com Next Meeting: March 9, 2020
NOTE: If NYC School are closed on the days of the meeting due to snow or other emergency situations, please assume that our meeting is cancelled. Safety First!