Calendar
Events in March–May 2022
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- NYC Chapter Meeting - March
NYC Chapter Meeting - March
NYC Chapter Meeting - March
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March 14, 2022Presentation: 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 CommitteeDiscussion:
- 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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- StateWide Legislative Action Team
StateWide Legislative Action Team
StateWide Legislative Action Team
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March 17, 2022- Organizing in Your Community
- Techniques for Effective Local Advocacy
- Re-seeding our Grassroots Efforts for the Future
- Meetings are every 3rd Thursday of the month – Jan – Jun; 3:00 PM; See Flyer for more details.
REGISTRATION is now closed for this event.
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- Virtual Resident Family Action Council Meeting - March 21, 2022
Virtual Resident Family Action Council Meeting - March 21, 2022
Virtual Resident Family Action Council Meeting - March 21, 2022
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March 21, 2022Topic: Admission, Discharge and Transfer
- Meeting time: 10AM – 12PM
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- Family Council Flyer March 2022 meeting
We’re interested in meeting participants that want to share their experience (2-5 minutes)- What was your admission experience like?
- As a family member, have you ever been asked to sign an admission agreement that you will be financially responsible? What did you do?
- Has the nursing home ever threatened to discharge you because the staff thinks you complain too much?
IF YOU DO WANT TO SHARE:
- You do not have to mention the name of the nursing home.
- If you need help preparing, Cynthia Rudder, our consultant, will help.
- Please include your phone number when registering.
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- NYC Chapter Meeting - April
NYC Chapter Meeting - April
NYC Chapter Meeting - April
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April 11, 2022 -
- StateWide Legislative Action Team
StateWide Legislative Action Team
StateWide Legislative Action Team
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April 21, 2022- Organizing in Your Community
- Techniques for Effective Local Advocacy
- Re-seeding our Grassroots Efforts for the Future
- Meetings are every 3rd Thursday of the month – Jan – Jun; 3:00 PM; See Flyer for more details.
REGISTRATION is now closed for this event.
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- SMP Volunteer Meeting, State Budget Overview
SMP Volunteer Meeting
SMP Volunteer Meeting
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April 22, 2022NY StateWide Senior Action Council is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: SMP Volunteer Meeting
Time: Apr 22, 2022 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5336822516Meeting ID: 533 682 2516
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+16465588656,,5336822516# US (New York)State Budget OverviewState Budget Overview
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April 22, 2022Save the Date: Hear about issues impacting older New Yorkers in the recently adopted state budget.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION COMING SOON!
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- Patient Advocates Program April Teach in
Patient Advocates Program April Teach in
Patient Advocates Program April Teach in
All Day
April 26, 2022 -
- CNY Health Hub: Let’s Talk about Medical Debt
CNY Health Hub: Let’s Talk about Medical Debt
CNY Health Hub: Let’s Talk about Medical Debt
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April 28, 2022Speaker: Trista O’Hara, Consumer Rights Attorney at Legal Services of Central New York, Inc.Over 50,000 New Yorkers have been sued by hospitals and thousands of individuals living in New York have had liens placed on their homes or had wages garnished due to medical debt. Here are some questions we will address in our meeting:• Where does medical debt come from?
• How can I avoid medical debt from the outset?
• What are my options if I can not afford to pay?
• What happens if I am sued?
• When I pass, who is responsible for my medical debt?
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- NYC Chapter Meeting - May
NYC Chapter Meeting - May
NYC Chapter Meeting - May
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May 9, 2022Presentation: Banking Fraud & Scams Presenter: Safain Naguib, Retail Cluster Manager, Ponce Bank
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 -
- Albany Chapter Meeting - May
Albany Chapter Meeting - May
Albany Chapter Meeting - May
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May 18, 2022- Date: Wednesday, May 18; 1:00 - 2:30 PM
- Meeting Topic: “Where Do You See Yourself Living in Five Years?” Speaker: Tanya Zelman Schwartz, Geriatric Care Manager, LCSW-R. View Flyer for more information
- Location: Summit at Mill Hill, 2 Mill Hill Court, Guilderland, NY 12159
- We hope you will be able to attend and if you have any questions, please call President Bob Sinacore at 518-313-7695.
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- StateWide Legislative Action Team
StateWide Legislative Action Team
StateWide Legislative Action Team
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May 19, 2022- Organizing in Your Community
- Techniques for Effective Local Advocacy
- Re-seeding our Grassroots Efforts for the Future
- Meetings are every 3rd Thursday of the month – Jan – Jun; 3:00 PM; See Flyer for more details.
REGISTRATION is now closed for this event.
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- Virtual Resident Family Action Council Meeting
Virtual Resident Family Action Council Meeting
Virtual Resident Family Action Council Meeting
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May 24, 2022Topic: Culture Change in our Nursing Homes: How to Encourage Your Facility to Become Your Home
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- Patient Advocate Teach in - May
Patient Advocate Teach in - May
Patient Advocate Teach in - May
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May 31, 2022May 31, 10 AM:
Topic: Open Notes Implementation in NY & How It Can Empower Older Patients,