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EPIC Program Helps Combat Rising Drug Prices

Over the past few years we have been seeing rising costs almost everywhere we go. One of the most concerning is the rising cost of life saving medications. To combat rising drug prices and ensure the wellbeing of our Older Americans New York State has a program called Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage, generally referred to as EPIC. EPIC helps more than 325,000 income-eligible participants aged 65 and older to supplement their out-of-pocket Medicare Part D drug plan costs. Older Americans can apply for EPIC at any time of the year and must be enrolled or eligible to be enrolled ...

Stay Healthy With SNAP

Are you over 60? Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is for you! SNAP helps New Yorkers buy food. New York’s older adults are a very large and diverse group of people, differing in age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, health status, and more. Seniors may encounter many barriers when applying for SNAP, including transportation, computer access, health concerns, or physical limitations. We can help. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food. SNAP helps low-income ...

Lifestyle Changes

An estimated 10 million Americans aged 50 years and older have osteoporosis and 20% of them (2 million) are male, according to the U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Promotion. An additional 43 million people — including 16 million men — have low bone mass, putting them at risk for ...

Fire Up the Grill! It’s National Barbecue Month

May is the unofficial start of grilling season, so get the grill cleaned off and pull out that bib or apron because it is about to get messy. Grilling is beloved part of the summer. Some of the benefits of grilling include health, convenience, gets us outdoors, takes the formality out of entertaining, and of course the taste! There are food safety steps to follow no matter what you are cooking. Clean: Always start with clean hands, and re-wash your hands anytime you have touched raw meat to prevent the spread of foodborne illness bacteria. Always wash fruits and vegetables before ...

Can You Afford To Age In Place?

Most older adults ages 50 to 80 say it’s important to stay in their homes for as long as they can, according to the 2022 National Poll on Healthy Aging from the University of Michigan. But aging in place isn’t as simple as just staying home — you must consider the costs, including those for age-related home renovations, home maintenance and caregiving. Some costs may be covered by Medicare if you meet certain requirements, but most will be fully out of pocket. From grab bars to yard upkeep, here’s what you must consider as you think about where you’ll live later in life. Most ...

Recognizing Contributions The Older Generation Made In Our Communities

May is Older American’s Month, the time to celebrate all older adults and recognize the contributions older people are making in our communities and across the country. According to the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), there are 935,000 individuals aged 60 and over in New York State who annually contribute 495 million hours of community service at an economic value of $13.8 billion. Sixty-four percent of individuals aged 60 and older own their own homes and have no mortgage. They contribute directly to the local tax base, support schools, local businesses, and the ...