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The Center for Excellence in Aging Services (CEAS) is a translational research center that develops, tests and implements innovative practices and policies that address the needs of aging persons, their families, and caregivers. Read more about the Center...

Updates

Events and Trainings updated!

A list of upcoming events and training opportunities are listed on the "Events and Training" page.

Presentation: 70 Simple Ways to Increase Your Brain Power and other thoughts on Cognitive Vitality

Presentation from OASIS Program Presentation April 2008

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Report: Make The Connection… Volunteer!

On May 12, 2008, the Center for Excellence in Aging Services partnered with ExcelleShare, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), the New York State Capital Region OASIS Program, and the Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan (CDPHP) to recognize the senior volunteers of the Capital District Region.

Attended by over 500 older adults, the event was a true celebration of the contributions that our volunteers make to the organizations they serve and the communities in which they live. Download the 2008 Volunteer Recognition Event Report (PDF, 1MB)

Report: Civic Engagement: Recognition and Reflection

This report resulted from a November 27, 2007 Civic Engagement and Reflection Event which brought together more than 30 not-for-profit agencies in the Capital Region, representative of governmental agencies and foundations and over 40 volunteers and new retirees all interested in the redesign of volunteering and volunteer opportunities. The event was organized and coordinated by the Excelleshare project at the Center for Excellence in Aging Services

Download the Civic Engagement and Reflection Event report (PDF)

Presentation: Mental Health and Geriatric Individuals with I/DD

Download the Mental Health and Geriatric Individuals with I/DD presentation. Presented by Lisa A. Ferretti, LMSW and Philip McCallion, Ph.D. November 29, 2007 at the Geriatrics and Developmental Disabilities Nurse Training Program.

Report: Forum on Women's Health & Intergenerational Caregiving

This 37-page report is the result of the November 9, 2007 Forum on Women's Health and Intergenerational Caregiving. Approximately one hundred people, many of them caregivers and others drawn from not-for-profit and governmental organizations from the Capital Region of New York State joined together in the Forum to gain a better understanding of concerns related to women’s health and intergenerational in-home and community-based caregiving in the Capital Region. The report details the structure of the forum, the issues discussed and presents the recommendations of the Forum.

Download the Forum on Women's Health & Intergenerational Caregiving report (PDF)

Service Needs Assessment in New York State: Preparation for the Four Year Plan

Download a presentation and a number of resources to prepare you for this important initiative that will run from 2008 to 2012.

Visit the Service Needs Assessment site and download PDF documents for your use.

Keeping the Senior Years Golden

The Baby Boomer generation — 78 million people born between 1946 and 1964 — turns 60 this year. As the nation prepares for this explosion in its elderly population, UAlbany’s School of Social Welfare is exploring new ways to help seniors stay young. Download the “Keeping the Senior Years Golden” article from the University at Albany Magazine. (PDF, 576 KB)

Linking Seniors in Albany's West Hill Community with Needed Services

With the assistance of lay advocates from participating faith-based communities, West Hill seniors will access needed health and social services. Read about the NHAP program.