Office for Aging Facing Drop in Ombudsman Volunteers Many residents of long-term care facilities in New York state lack regular access to ombudsman services due to a decline in the number of volunteers and a severe shortage of paid staff, according to an audit...
Sarah N. Lynch LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (Reuters) – The genetic-screening sales reps turn out at health fairs, houses of religion, parks and elder enclaves, offering seniors a chance to learn if they or their loved ones are at risk of developing cancer. All they need,...
By Stephanie Sorrell-White / stephanie@timestelegram.com Posted Aug 28, 2019 at 1:00 PM ILION, N.Y. – Residents dealing with insufficient insurance or none at all may face a range of barriers, including the ability to handle the paperwork required to obtain the...
August 27, 2019 Kassadee Paulo (Left to right): Virginia Bough, Catherine Bucher, Mike Falonga, Marcus Harazin, Bob Sinacore, Lori Lyon, Stephanie Parrott and Mary Vanouse. FULTON – Some citizens of Oswego County met with two representatives of New York StateWide...
Alma Gonzalez, a home health aide, makes lunch for client Pearl Gould, 89, at Gould’s Glen Cove home, on Friday. Photo Credit: Danielle Silverman By Carol Polskycarol.polsky@newsday.comUpdated July 30, 2019 9:53 AM Trina Tonorezos’ 71-year-old sister, bedridden...
NY StateWide Senior Action Council’s Convention is coming soon, October 15-17 in Saratoga Springs. We are delighted to announce our line up of speakers and our daily schedule. You won’t want to miss: NY State Senator Rachel May, Chair of Senate Committee...
