NYSOFA TV Show: "Aging & You"

Aging & You is a 30-minute TV talk show that addresses issues of interest to older New Yorkers and their families. The program, hosted by the NYS Office for the Aging director and produced by NYSOFA staff, is distributed to over 65 cable and Public Access stations throughout New York State. The bi-monthly program is repeated and shown at various times, making it possible to reach many of New York 's 3.2 million older citizens.

Following is a list of recently produced programs:

• Putting People First: Addressing the Needs of Aging New Yorkers With Disabilities - March 2009



• Volunteers: Helping Communities Thrive - December 2008



• Services to Sustain Older New Yorkers - August 2008



• Safety Stragegies for Aging Drivers - May 2008



• Changing the Culture of Nursing Homes - March 2008



• Aging in Place: Programs to Help People Stay In Their Homes - November 2007



• New York"s Family Caregiver Council - September 2007



• Civic Engagement: Opportunities for Older New Yorkers - December 2007



• Caring for Those that Care for Others - October 2007



• Your Local Office for the Aging: More than Just a Meal Site - July 2007



• Health Care Counseling & Assistance - May 2007



• Ageism in America - December 2006



• Fight the Flu October 2006



• Making Your Home Energy Efficient - June 2006



• More than Just a Glass of Wine - May 2006



• Green Houses: An Alternative to Nursing Homes - January 2006



• Shinning the Light on Elder Abuse - June 2005



• Healthy Aging: Prevention of Chronic Diseases - March 2004



• Housing Options beyond Your Own Home - June 2004



• Caring for Their Own: Family Caregivers in New York - Nov. 2003



• Healthy Bones: How to Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis - October 2003



• Volunteerism - September 2002



• Removing Barriers: Making Your Home Safer - December 2002



• Better Aging through Better Eating - July 2002



• Aging-Prepared Communities in NY State - May 2002



• Scams and Scammers: It's All about Your Money - April 2001



• A Healthier You - March 2001



• Keeping in Touch: Nursing Home Residents and Their Families - October 2001



• Memory, Aging & Alzheimer's - October 2000



• Safe Driving Tips for Older Drivers and Their Families - June 2000



• A Lifetime of Service: Veteran Volunteers - March 2000



• Bladder Health in Later Years - September 1999

For further information about the program, contact Reza Mizbani, Public Information Officer, at: 518-474-7181 or by Email