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Master Plan for Aging

Ensuring older adults and individuals of all ages can live healthy, fulfilling lives while aging with dignity and independence.
Ensuring Older Adults Live Healthy, Fulfilling Lives

Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State has embarked on a State Master Plan for Aging (MPA). The MPA is designed to ensure that older adults and individuals of all ages can live healthy, fulfilling lives while aging with dignity and independence.

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) are coordinating the MPA, building on decades of work and partnerships with state agencies, local governments and stakeholders.

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Why a Master Plan for Aging?
New York ranks fourth in the nation in the number of individuals aged 60 and over, at 4.8 million. By 2030, this population is expected to reach 5.3 million. This population brings enormous economic, social and cultural value to their communities.
Contributing to the State and Local Tax Base
State & Local Tax Contributors

64% of older adults (60+) own homes & have no mortgage

Economic Contributors

Approximately 892,000 individuals age 60 and over contribute 474 million hours of service at an economic value of $13.2 billion.

Contributing as Caregivers

Older adults also contribute directly to New York’s long term care system. There are 4.1 million caregivers in New York State, and their average age is 64. Their caregiving – for people of all ages – is valued at $32 billion, if paid at the market rate.

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Assisting Agencies of the Master Plan for Aging
Department of Health

The New York State Department of Health has been overseeing the health, safety, and well-being of New Yorkers since 1901 – from vaccinations to utilizing new developments in science as critical tools in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. 

Office for the Aging

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) works with a network of 59 Area Agencies on Aging and over 1,200 community partners to provide New York's 4.8 million older adults with a range of community-based services and supports.

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