Calendar
Events in November 2021–January 2022
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- Albany Library Virtual Presentation: Medicare - What you need to know during the Annual Enrollment Period
Albany Library Virtual Presentation: Medicare - What you need to know during the Annual Enrollment Period
Albany Library Virtual Presentation: Medicare - What you need to know during the Annual Enrollment Period
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November 2, 2021Date: 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
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- CNY Health Hub - November
CNY Health Hub - November
CNY Health Hub - November
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November 4, 2021Topic: 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
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- NYC Chapter Meeting - November
NYC Chapter Meeting - November
NYC Chapter Meeting - November
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November 8, 2021NYC CHAPTER MEETING - NOVEMBER 2021
Monday, November 8, 2021
1:00 PM - 2:30 PMTOPICS/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
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- StateWide invites you to a Listening Session on Aging and Healthcare Services, Albany Library Virtual Presentation: Patients Rights in the Hospital - Preparing for an Operation or Procedure
StateWide invites you to a Listening Session on Aging and Healthcare Services
StateWide invites you to a Listening Session on Aging and Healthcare Services
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November 9, 2021Speakers:
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.
Albany Library Virtual Presentation: Patients Rights in the Hospital - Preparing for an Operation or ProcedureAlbany Library Virtual Presentation: Patients Rights in the Hospital - Preparing for an Operation or Procedure
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November 9, 2021Date: 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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- Virtual Resident Family Action Council – NOV 15 Meeting
Virtual Resident Family Action Council – NOV 15 Meeting
Virtual Resident Family Action Council – NOV 15 Meeting
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November 15, 2021Are 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
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- Albany Library Virtual Presentation: Medicare Fraud: How to Prevent, Detect, and Report the Latest Scams
Albany Library Virtual Presentation: Medicare Fraud: How to Prevent, Detect, and Report the Latest Scams
Albany Library Virtual Presentation: Medicare Fraud: How to Prevent, Detect, and Report the Latest Scams
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November 16, 2021Date: 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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- NYC Chapter Meeting, NYC Chapter Meeting, NYC Chapter Meeting
NYC Chapter Meeting
NYC Chapter Meeting
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January 10, 2022Presentation:
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.NYC Chapter MeetingNYC Chapter Meeting
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January 10, 2022Presentation:
The New Face of Racism: What is It? How to Combat it - Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Community Programs
Presenter: Rebecca Green, LMSWNYC Chapter MeetingNYC Chapter Meeting
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January 10, 2022Presentation: Stay Connected – Stay Involved
Presenter: Kemba Tamar, Volunteer Info. Specialist Aging Connect NYC Department for the AgingPublic 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
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- Patients' Advocates Webinar Teach in - January
Patients' Advocates Webinar Teach in - January
Patients' Advocates Webinar Teach in - January
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January 18, 2022Topic: 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#
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- StateWide Legislative Action Team
StateWide Legislative Action Team
StateWide Legislative Action Team
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January 20, 2022BE 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.
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- Virtual Resident Family Action Council Meeting - January 24, 2022
Virtual Resident Family Action Council Meeting - January 24, 2022
Virtual Resident Family Action Council Meeting - January 24, 2022
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January 24, 2022Topic: How monitoring of nursing homes are carried out
- DOH process
- CMS
- How you can relate to survey teams
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- NY StateWide Senior Action Council: State Budget Briefing - January 28, 10 AM
NY StateWide Senior Action Council: State Budget Briefing - January 28, 10 AM
NY StateWide Senior Action Council: State Budget Briefing - January 28, 10 AM
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January 28, 2022DescriptionHighlighting funding through the NYS Office for Aging in the Governor's Proposed Budget.