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Events in November 2021–January 2022

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November

November 1, 2021
November 2, 2021(1 event)

Albany Library Virtual Presentation: Medicare - What you need to know during the Annual Enrollment Period
6:00 pm


November 2, 2021

Date:  Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Title: Medicare: What you need to know during the Annual Enrollment Period

  • Latest information on Medicare
  • Ways to get affordable prescription drugs
  • Resources to make informed decisions

Presenter:  Gene Dumlao, StateWide Outreach Counselor

Register:  https://albanypubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/8232854

November 3, 2021
November 4, 2021(1 event)

CNY Health Hub - November
12:00 pm


November 4, 2021

Topic: COVID-19 Update—Vaccines and Variants (Part 2)

Date: November 4, 2021   Time: 12:00—1:00 PM

Speaker: Douglas Rahner, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Family Health Network of Central New York, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Upstate Medical University.

To register for the ZOOM Meeting virtually click HERE, or visit www.nysenior.org for registration information

To connect via phone: 646-558-8656, Webinar ID: 858 1272 1896 #

For more information view the FLYER HERE

 

November 5, 2021
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November 8, 2021(1 event)

NYC Chapter Meeting - November
1:00 pm


November 8, 2021

NYC CHAPTER MEETING - NOVEMBER 2021
Monday, November 8, 2021
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
TOPICS/PRESENTERS:

  • Hearing Health Care – Spread the Word; Presenter: Adele I. Agin, LCSW, Executive Director, Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.
  • Public Policy Update: Peg Graham & Vicki Ellner, Members, Public Policy Committee
  • Convention 2021 Review

DISCUSSION: 

  • StateWide’s 50th Anniversary (2022)
  • StateWide’s Legislative Advocacy Team
  • Health Corner: Leslie Sierra, Counselor, NYS Senior Medicare Patrol

TO JOIN THE MEETING:

  • By Computer, Click HERE to join the meeting
  • By Telephone, Dial: 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 832 3947 9844; Passcode: 232410
  • Questions, call 800-333-4374

VIEW FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION

November 9, 2021(2 events)

StateWide invites you to a Listening Session on Aging and Healthcare Services
10:00 am


November 9, 2021

Speakers: 

Kathleen Otte, Regional Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS), within the Office of Program Operations and Local Engagement (OPOLE)

Rhonda Schwartz,  Regional Administrator, Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

DATE: Tuesday, November 9, 2021; TIME: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

We want to hear from you – if you have a question or topic that you would like to be addressed during the session, please include your question when you register. Thank-you!

 Click HERE to register by computer, tablet or smart phone.

Listening Session Flyer for more information

Albany Library Virtual Presentation: Patients Rights in the Hospital - Preparing for an Operation or Procedure
6:00 pm


November 9, 2021

Date:  Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Title:  Patients Rights in the Hospital: Preparing for an Operation or Procedure

  • What are the rights patients & families have while undergoing procedure?
  • How to raise questions, communicate problems file concerns or complaints.
  • What steps can you take to ensure good care is provided during your      hospital stay?

Presenter:  Marcus Harazin, StateWide     Patients Advocates Coordinator

Register: https://albanypubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/8232855

 

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November 15, 2021(1 event)

Virtual Resident Family Action Council – NOV 15 Meeting
10:00 am


November 15, 2021

Are you a nursing home resident, family member, or friend with visiting experiences? We need to hear from you!

We are continually looking for individuals to share their experiences with us.  Please call us in advance to volunteer.  800-333-4374.

MEETING TOPIC: Quality of Care

DATE: Monday, November 15, 2021; TIME: 10:00 AM to Noon

REGISTER: Click HERE to register by computer, tablet or smart phone.  To connect via phone: Call 646-558-8656 Meeting ID 864 4146 5361#

SEE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

November 16, 2021(1 event)

Albany Library Virtual Presentation: Medicare Fraud:  How to Prevent, Detect, and Report the Latest Scams
6:00 pm


November 16, 2021

Date:  Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Title:  Medicare Fraud:  How to Prevent, Detect, and Report the Latest Scams

  • Protecting Your Medical Identity
  • What to do If Your Loved One Falls Victim to Fraud

Presenter:  Gene Dumlao, StateWide Outreach Counselor

Register: https://albanypubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/8232859

 

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January

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January 9, 2022
January 10, 2022(3 events)

NYC Chapter Meeting
1:00 pm


January 10, 2022

Presentation:
The New Face of Racism: What is It? How to Combat it - Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Community Programs
Presenter: Rebecca Green, LMSW
Ms. Green is a licensed master social worker with 15 years of experience working with underserved communities in healthcare
and social service settings.

See Agenda/Flyer for more information

NYC Chapter Meeting
1:00 pm


January 10, 2022

Presentation:
The New Face of Racism: What is It? How to Combat it - Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Community Programs
Presenter: Rebecca Green, LMSW

See Agenda/Flyer for more information

NYC Chapter Meeting
1:00 pm


January 10, 2022

Presentation: Stay Connected – Stay Involved
Presenter: Kemba Tamar, Volunteer Info. Specialist Aging Connect NYC Department for the Aging

Public Policy Update: Peg Graham & Vicki Ellner, Members, Public Policy Committee

Discussion:

  • StateWide’s 50th Anniversary (2022)
  • StateWide’s Legislative Advocacy Team
  • NYS Budget

    Health Corner: Leslie Sierra, Counselor, NYS Senior Medicare Patrol

NYC Chapter Meeting Notice March 2022

January 11, 2022
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January 17, 2022
January 18, 2022(1 event)

Patients' Advocates Webinar Teach in - January
10:00 am


January 18, 2022

Topic: Many Hospitals are Putting Liens on Patients’ Homes to Collect Debt: Learn What Can Be Done to Protect Them

Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM—11:00 AM

Speakers: Carrie Tracy, JD; Senior Director, Health Initiatives, Community Service Society of New York

To register for the ZOOM Webinar event virtually click HERE

To connect via phone: 646-558-8656, Webinar ID: 884 5829 7612#

VIEW FLYER

January 19, 2022
January 20, 2022(1 event)

StateWide Legislative Action Team
3:00 pm


January 20, 2022

BE PART OF AN ADVOCAY GROUP THAT WILL EXPAND STATEWIDE’S MISSION AND WORK.  DELVE DEEPER INTO SKILLS SUCH AS:

  • Organizing in Your Community
  • Techniques for Effective Local Advocacy
  • Re-seeding our Grassroots Efforts for the Future

FIRST MEETING JAN 20, 3 PM FEATURES SPEAKER MIKE BURGESS

  • Mike is a former StateWide Executive Director, and former NYS Office for the Aging Director
  • Topic: Protecting & Improving the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Program
  • All meetings are via ZOOM using a computer or phone.  REGISTER HERE

Meetings are every 3rd Thursday of the month – Jan – Jun; 3:00 PM; See Flyer for more details.

January 21, 2022
January 22, 2022
January 23, 2022
January 24, 2022(1 event)

Virtual Resident Family Action Council Meeting - January 24, 2022
10:00 am


January 24, 2022

Topic: How monitoring of nursing homes are carried out

  • DOH process
  • CMS
  • How you can relate to survey teams

Registration Information

January 25, 2022
January 26, 2022
January 27, 2022
January 28, 2022(1 event)

NY StateWide Senior Action Council: State Budget Briefing - January 28, 10 AM
10:00 am


January 28, 2022

Description
Highlighting funding through the NYS Office for Aging in the Governor's Proposed Budget.
January 29, 2022
January 30, 2022
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