Protective services data goes live for Department of Aging
(The Center Square) - Westmoreland County’s population is among the oldest in the nation, ranking seventh in the country for natural decline in the 2020 U.S. Census.
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Stories tagged with: aging
House talks Aging on a shoestring
(The Center Square) - The Department of Aging has received flat funding for the past six years. Before the House Appropriations Committee, Secretary Jason Kavulich said the lean-operating... Read More.
Guthrie announces $10,000 grant to Area Agency on Aging for Meals on Wheels
Guthrie has announced a $10,000 grant awarded to the B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. through its Community Benefit Grant Program.The funding will support the organization’s Meals on Wheels program, which aims to reduce food insecurity and improve nutrition among adults aged 60 and older... Read More.
Broome Public Health Offers Aging Online Check Up to Assess COVID Risk Factors
Broome Public Health Offers Aging Online Check Up tWith colder weather setting in and increases in active COVID-19 cases in the community, the Broome County Office for Aging is encouraging older adults, as well as the general public, to utilize a new tool that... Read More.
As Extreme Heat Continues, NY Office for Aging Issues Precautions for Seniors
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) is urging older New Yorkers and their family members to take precautions in extreme heat, as high temperatures and humidity, coupled with COVID-19, can create hazardous conditions for older adults. Exposure to extreme heat can cause... Read More.
NY Office for Aging Warns All Ages to Be Aware of Sophisticated COVID-19 Scams
New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) reminds New Yorkers to stay aware of scams surrounding the novel coronavirus. Scams have become even more sophisticated in recent years, and although COVID-19 cases are currently on the decline across the state, scammers continue to... Read More.
New York State Launches New Website About Services for Aging
New York State Office for the Aging recently launched a new website, aging.ny.gov, with an improved design, navigation, search functions and accessibility from any device.The new site follows the format of the ny.gov -- the state's official website and features streamlined information about... Read More.
