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their families, and communities to thrive!

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PSS's mission is to strengthen the capacity of older New Yorkers,

their families, and communities to thrive!

Call or Text Toll-Free Caregiver Hotline: (866) 665-1713

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Honoring Wisdom, Driving Change: Happy International Day of Older Persons!

Celebrating Older Adults Every year on October 1, people around the globe come together to observe the International Day of Older Persons. Officially established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1990, this day was created to honor and pay tribute to older adults who have helped shape society and continue to enrich our communities...
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Embracing Health: September Is National Healthy Aging Month

Every September, National Healthy Aging Month serves as a reminder that growing older doesn’t mean slowing down. Designed to celebrate the positive aspects of aging, the month offers an ideal opportunity to re-energize your mind, adapt your habits, and take charge of your well-being. Healthy aging isn’t just about avoiding illness—it’s about staying active, resilient,...
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Medications That Can Harm Older Adults

Most older adults take more than one prescription, and many also take pills bought off a drugstore shelf. Some of those medicines carry risks after 65 that they did not carry at 50, and families usually learn which ones only after something goes wrong. The reason lies in the liver and the kidneys. Both organs...
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Planning for Solo Aging

Planning for solo aging—growing older without a spouse, partner, or nearby family support system—isn’t a niche concern anymore. Rising numbers of single adults, child-free households, and geographically dispersed families mean more people will need to design intentional, self-directed aging plans. Done well, solo aging is not just about risk mitigation, but about preserving autonomy, dignity,...
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After the Holidays: Adjusting to a Quieter January

After the holidays, January often brings a noticeable shift in rhythm. The pace softens, calendars open up, and the built-in structure that December provides can disappear quickly. For many older adults, that change may show up as lower energy, flatter mood, sleep feeling off, or less interest in everyday activities — not because something is...
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