Recent Updates
Leaders from More than 80 Organizations Call on Governor Hochul to Launch a Master Plan for Aging in New York State
Letter urges governor to begin process for comprehensive, cross-sector healthy aging plan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kerry Jones Waring (716) 380-7319 | kjwaring@hfwcny.org BUFFALO, NY – In a letter signed…
Stay Informed About New York’s Master Plan for Aging – Add Your Name
On January 5, 2022, in her written State of the State document, Gov. Kathy Hochul committed to issuing an executive order for New York’s Master Plan for Aging! You can view…
A Closer Look At Our Strategic Plan: Family Caregivers of Older Adults Are Valued and Supported
In October 2020, the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York announced a new vision statement and strategic plan that will guide the work of the Health Foundation through…
Older Rural NYers Sicker & More Disabled, Have Less Access to Healthcare, Nutritious Food, High-Speed Internet: Report
ALBANY, N.Y. – Older rural New Yorkers are sicker, more disabled, and have less access to healthcare and high-speed internet than those living in urban and suburban areas. And as…
The Case for a Master Plan for Aging in New York
The Case for a Master Plan for Aging in New York New York State ranks fourth in the nation in the number of individuals age 60 and older that call…
The Health Foundation Awards $674,950 in Grants in the Third Quarter of 2021
Funded projects include caregiver respite program expansion, early childhood needs assessments, and perinatal depression prevention. In the third quarter of 2021, the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York…
A Closer Look at Our Strategic Plan: Communities and Health Systems are Working Collaboratively to Become Age-Friendly
In October 2020, the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York announced a new vision statement and strategic plan that will guide the work of the Health Foundation through…
Older Americans Month Spotlight: Dr. Sharon A. Brangman, a Champion for Older Adults
Photo courtesy of Upstate Medical University May is Older Americans Month. This year’s national theme, Communities of Strength, speaks to the Health Foundation’s commitment to supporting programs and resources that…
Older Americans Month: Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness During and Beyond the Pandemic
May is Older Americans Month, the opportunity to celebrate the contributions of older adults and highlight opportunities to address their most pressing issues and challenges. As we continue to navigate…
Health Foundation Announces New Grants Totaling More Than $2.8 Million in Second Half of 2020
Between June and December 2020, the Health Foundation awarded new grants totaling more than $2.8 million to support programs that improve the health of people in western and central New…