Aging

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• Center for Excellence in Aging & Community Wellness
  The Center develops, tests and implements innovative practices and policies addressing the needs of aging persons, their families, and caregivers.
• ExcelleShare
  ExcelleShare recruits adult volunteers aged 55+ and matches them with capacity building roles in local nonprofit and public sector organizations.
• Healthy Choices New York
  Healthy Choices NY is a statewide initiative to empower older adults by providing evidence-based health promotion programs in community-based settings.
• Healthy Hearts on the Hill "Biggest Winner" to be Announced
  
• Healthy Hearts on the Hill Coalition
  Healthy Hearts on the Hill increases awareness and participation in heart healthy behaviors in Albany’s West Hill and surrounding communities.
• Institute of Gerontology
  The Institute and its research center have a multi-pronged approach to the needs of the rapidly growing aging population.
• Internships in Aging Project (IAP)
  This project provides education for social workers, stimulating development of new social and healthcare services to Capital District older persons.
• New York State Capital Region OASIS Lifelong Learning Program
  NYS Capital Region OASIS is an educational program designed to enhance the quality of life for mature adults.
• Partnership with New York State Office for the Aging
  The Center for Excellence in Aging & Community Wellness shares a Research Associate for research and grant-writing with the NYS Office for Aging.
• RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) of the Capital Region
  RSVP Capital Region serves as a clearinghouse linking volunteers aged 55+ with local service organizations meeting critical community needs.
• School of Social Welfare Faculty Outreach
  School of Social Welfare faculty members contribute their expertise to a wide range of national and local organizations.
• Senior Financial Literacy Training and Education Initiative
  This project addresses financial literacy among older adults and helps prevent financial exploitation, abuse, and fraud.