May 2022 - Engaging Robots Roll Out in New York
A partnership between the New York State Office for the Aging and the Association on Aging in New York is enabling the rollout of 800 ElliQ artificial intelligence robot companions across New York. The ElliQ is a product of Intuition Robotics, and is often compared to Amazon's Alexa product. However, the ElliQ is meant to be more engaging by responding to voice and body movements, and prompting the user. This heightened engagement is especially attractive as a way to combat social isolation and promote healthful activities among New York's older adults, especially those who live alone.
"Robot companions rolling out in New York, targeting older adult well-being," McKnight's Senior Living (May 27, 2022).
This story was also covered by Crain's, Financial World, WBNG News 12, HomeCareMag.com, and Revolt.
"Robot companions rolling out in New York, targeting older adult well-being," McKnight's Senior Living (May 27, 2022).
This story was also covered by Crain's, Financial World, WBNG News 12, HomeCareMag.com, and Revolt.
April 2022 - AgingNY Partners with NYSDEC to Offer Virtual Fora on Accessiblilty and the Outdoors
AAAs can encourage older adults to participate in the community and engage in physical activity to maintain good health and habits, but these encouragements can sound hollow if opportunities to get outdoors are not very accessible. Fortunately, there are many people, including staff at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Adirondack Park Agency's Accessibility Advisory Council, who are working to make sure we increase the number of accessible outdoors experiences.
To promote conversation about making the outdoors accessible and sustainable, the NYSDEC and partners are offering a two-parts series of Virtual Public Forums on Inclusivity, Accessibility, and Sustainability in the Outdoors. For more information and registration, visit the DEC's web page for this series taking place on May 10th and 17th.
To promote conversation about making the outdoors accessible and sustainable, the NYSDEC and partners are offering a two-parts series of Virtual Public Forums on Inclusivity, Accessibility, and Sustainability in the Outdoors. For more information and registration, visit the DEC's web page for this series taking place on May 10th and 17th.
January 2022 - Executive Director Preve Appears on NYSAC 'County Conversations'
December 2021 - Dr. Mary Ann Spanos, Director of Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, Appointed USAging President
Dr. Spanos is serving as the first President of USAging, previously known as the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A). Dr. Spanos' term will extend into 2023. Dr. Spanos says, "Being part of n4a now USAging since my appointment as director has really opened a lot of doors for me personally as well as my agency, learning about innovation across the country that I could adapt to my county." See Dr. Spanos' profile on the USAging website. The Chautauqua Office for Aging Services press release is available as a PDF file below.
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