On Thursday, October 23, Michael J. Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging was presented the Walter M. Beattie, Jr. Award at the 36th annual meeting of the New York State Society on Aging [SSA], held in Saratoga Springs, NY.
The Walter M. Beattie Jr. is awarded to an individual for outstanding contributions to gerontology and commitment to the work in the state and society. The State Society on Aging of New York is a multidisciplinary society founded in 1972 as the New York State Association of Gerontological Educators (NY SAGE). For the past thirty six years, it has provided leadership in the field of aging, especially in promoting gerontology and geriatrics education.
The State Society on Aging members represent a range of disciplines including educators, older adults, health and social service professionals, advocates for the elderly, community leaders from the public and private sectors, administrators in acute and long term care, researchers, government officials, policy makers, and students.
students. Upon receiving the award, Director Burgess noted, "It is indeed an honor to receive this award, so named for one of the most outstanding gerontologists of our time, and a gentleman who worked his entire adult life to advance the study of aging with a goal of improving the lives of older persons across all boundaries."
For more information about the State Society on Aging, visit www.ssany.org
