Who We Are
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The Association was established in 1979 to represent the interest of Area Agencies on Aging. Originally known as the NYS Association of Area Agencies on Aging, the name was changed to the Association on Aging in New York (Aging NY) in 2013.
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The Association on Aging in New York represents New York State's 59 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), also known as the Offices for the Aging, (OFAs) throughout New York State. We provide advocacy, education, and other capacity-building opportunities to the AAAs. The 59 agencies are in turn largely responsible for designing, funding, and coordinating programs that maintain older New York State residents in their homes and postpone the need for more medically intensive and costly health care services and to avoid what's often referred to as "spending down" to Medicaid. The AAA services supplement the assistance provided by family supports and help keep New Yorkers from spending down their resources and going on Medicaid or being admitted to skilled nursing facilities.
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Members, Board of Directors, and Staff
Memberships and More
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AgingNY is a member of USAging. We are proud that we have AAA members active in USAging as well. Mary Ann Spanos of Chautauqua County, NY serves as President of the USAging Board of Directors. USAging represents and supports the national network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocates for the Title VI Native American Aging Programs that help older adults and people with disabilities live with optimal health, well-being, independence and dignity in their homes and communities.
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We are proud to hold Silver-level transparency status with Guidestar as of 2021.
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We participate in the Weather-Ready Nation program of the National Weather Service as an Ambassador. We help spread information about staying safe and prepared for all kinds of weather events.
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