Category: Older Adults

Nora OBrien-Suric

Health Foundation President OBrien-Suric Named to State’s Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Committee

CONTACT: Kerry Jones Waring | Phone: 716-380-7319 | Email: kjwaring@hfwcny.org 28 Statewide Experts will Advise Plan for Healthy, Inclusive Communities for Aging New Yorkers BUFFALO AND SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Nora…

Disrupt Disparities: Addressing the Crisis for Rural New Yorkers 50 plus

From AARP NY: Older Rural New Yorkers Struggle to Age in Place: Housing, Transportation Shortages Present Challenges

ALBANY, N.Y. – Older rural New Yorkers are struggling to age in place due to a dearth of affordable and accessible housing, while many older adults who no longer drive or…

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Health Foundation Announces Age-Friendly: Go Local Program to Support Groups Making Neighborhoods More Livable and Equitable

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2022 CONTACT: Kerry Jones Waring | kjwaring@hfwcny.org | 716-380-7319 BUFFALO AND SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York has…

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Age-Friendly: Go Local Request for Proposals

Building Neighborhoods Where People of All Ages Can Thrive The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York invites proposals from grassroots organizations and community groups who are working to…

Building Bridges To Community Care For Older Adults In Genesee County

At the Health Foundation, we truly enjoy highlighting our grantee partners and the amazing work that they do. Here is a spotlight from our 2021 annual report: Connections. In rural…

Supporting Healthy Aging Across New York State

At the Health Foundation, we truly enjoy highlighting our grantee partners and the amazing work that they do. Here are a few spotlights from our 2021 annual report: Connections. In…

An Impact Across Generations: Respite Pilot Connects Older Adults And Students, Giving Caregivers A Chance To Exhale

At the Health Foundation, we prioritize highlighting our grantee partners and the amazing work that they do. Here is a spotlight from our 2021 annual report: Connections. Family caregivers need…

Health Foundation Partners with Jewish Federations of North America for May 31 Webinar on Older Adults and Trauma-Informed Care

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2022 Contact: Kent Olden | kolden@hfwcny.org | 716-852-3030 ext. 109 (BUFFALO, NY) The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York will partner with the…

Health Foundation Funds Programs Across WNY and CNY in the First Quarter of 2022

Funded projects include health equity advocacy; the establishment of age-friendly health systems; and DEI advancement. In the first quarter of 2022, the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York…

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New Report from Health Foundation Highlights Disparities, Systemic Needs for Community Health in WNY’S Southern Tier

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2022 Contact: Kerry Jones Waring | kjwaring@hfwcny.org | 716-852-3030 ext. 107 Social Determinants of Health Play Significant Role in Outcomes (BUFFALO, NY) The Health Foundation…