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...
"Fighting Childhood Obesity," published in the January AARP Bulletin, features the OASIS-sponsored program Active Generations and features three volunteers from the Albany area. Active Generations is an intergenerational afterschool program designed to curb obesity by teaching children in third through fifth grades about healthy nutrition and exercise. Read the article for a look inside this great program.
Download this handbook to learn about ExcelleShare, volunteering, and capacity-building. Includes lessons learned and action plans.
In the absence of mainstream services reaching out effectively to many health disparity communities, the Healthy Hearts on the Hill Coalition was formed to raise awareness about the impact of behavioral risk factors for cardiovascular health and to provide leadership and advocacy by building awareness and access to the means for sustainable behavior change. To date, hundreds of West Hill and surrounding community members have engaged in one or more activities of the Coalition. For more information, please contact Lisa A. Ferretti or by phone at 518-442-5832.
Download the Healthy Hearts on the Hill Final Project Report.
New Pathways to Civic Engagement [October 8, 2009]Download the New Pathways to Civic Engagement presentation as a PDF.
Active Choices WebinarThis Active Choices Webinar is an hour and a half in length. Some of the topics covered include:
Fall edition of “Making the Connection” now available!The Fall 2009 edition of Making the Connection magazine, featuring the Capital Region OASIS course and trip listing is now available! The theme of the issue is “Discover More” and is reflected in all the educational and volunteer opportunities listed, as well as the well-written articles.
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A list of upcoming events and training opportunities are listed on the "Events and Training" page.
Report: Cost effectiveness and Quality of Life in Service Delivery for Persons with the Dual Disability of Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s DementiaCollaboration with Trinity College Dublin results in report on cost and quality issues in residential provision for persons with intellectual disabilities and dementia. Research was funded by the Health Research Board of Ireland.
Presentation from OASIS Program Presentation April 2008
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 ReflectionThis 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 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 CaregivingThis 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 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.
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)
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.
Article written by intern student Jwakyum Kim: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (PDF, 25 KB) and Korean Translation (PDF, 216 KB)
Article: Important Breast Health Information for Mature Women (PDF, 52 KB)
Presentation: Family Systems Theory: Application for PSA Casework (PDF, 159 KB)
Presentation: Coordinated Care Alzheimer Demonstration Project (PDF, 808 KB)
Toolkit: Aiding Older Caregivers of Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Presentation and bibliography: Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC)
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