Calendar
Events in May–July 2026
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April 27, 2026
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April 28, 2026(1 event) – DATE: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM TOPIC: Learn About the New Medical Aid in Dying Act in New York State SPEAKER: Francesca Triest, Campaign Manager, Compassion and Choices TO REGISTER for the ZOOM Webinar event: Scan the QR code, click HERE, or visit our website at www.nysenior.org To connect via phone: 646-558-8656, Webinar ID: 818 6737 4061# |
April 29, 2026(2 events) – 
Join us for an informative presentation titled "In the Hospital: The Rights of Patients and Their Families." This session will help you understand patient rights, including informed consent, privacy protections, and the role families and caregivers play in medical decision-making. Learn how to advocate effectively, ask the right questions, and ensure that care is safe, respectful, and aligned with the patient’s wishes. Date: April 29, 2026 Empower yourself with the knowledge to navigate hospital stays with confidence. All are welcome to attend. – Date: April 29th, 2026 6:00pm--7:00 pm Please join Statewide Senior Action Council and Outreach Coordinator Aaron Snyder for a presentation discussing all of the in's and outs of how to navigate the complicated process of managing and settling the affairs of a loved one after they have passed, hosted by the Lackawanna Public Library. This presentation is free and open to the public. To RSVP, please call the library directly at 716-823-0630. |
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May 7, 2026(1 event) –
Join us for a supportive and informative presentation on Managing Affairs After a Loved One’s Death. This session will guide participants through important next steps, including handling medical bills, understanding insurance and Medicare notifications, protecting against fraud, and organizing essential documents. Gain practical tips and resources to help ease the burden during a difficult time. Date: May 7, 2026 We invite caregivers, family members, and community members to attend and learn how to navigate this process with clarity and confidence. |
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May 12, 2026(1 event) – Date: May 12th, 2026 3:00pm--4:00pm Please join Outreach Counselor Aaron Snyder for a presentation on Navigating Medical Debt. The presentation will discuss financial resources available during the medical billing process, how to advocate for yourself or your loved one, your financial rights as a patient, and federal and state programs designed to ease the burden of medical debt. This presentation is free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome, but if you'd like to RSVP please contact the library directly at 716-896-4433. See you then! |
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May 14, 2026
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May 15, 2026(1 event) – Senior Medicare Patrol Monthly Meeting This Friday, Consumer Education Community Liaison Kim Maercklein will lead a discussion on Common Fraud targeting older adults in NY State. OPEN ONLY FOR SMP VOLUNTEERS
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June 18, 2026
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June 19, 2026(1 event) – Senior Medicare Patrol Monthly Meeting This Friday, Consumer Education Community Liaison Kim Maercklein will lead a discussion on Common Fraud targeting older adults in NY State. OPEN ONLY FOR SMP VOLUNTEERS
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June 22, 2026
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June 23, 2026(1 event) – DATE: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM TOPIC: How to Appeal a Hospital or Nursing Home Discharge or Complaint about the Quality of Care from a Health Care Provider SPEAKERS: James Mellott, Director and Jackie Buttaccio, Senior Director, QIO Communications, Commence Health (a Medicare Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization) TO REGISTER for the ZOOM Webinar event: Scan the QR code, click HERE, or visit our website at www.nysenior.org To connect via phone: 646-558-8656, Webinar ID: 890 9394 2244#
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July 16, 2026
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July 17, 2026(1 event) – Senior Medicare Patrol Monthly Meeting This Friday, Consumer Education Community Liaison Kim Maercklein will lead a discussion on Common Fraud targeting older adults in NY State. OPEN ONLY FOR SMP VOLUNTEERS
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Next Meeting: Aug 15th, 2025 @ 10:45 AM
Meeting ID: 864 6893 5332
Dial-in: +1 646 558 8656