Elder Network of the Capital Region Implementation Plan

Grant Summary

With this grant, the State University of New York, Albany will create a regional model for the Albany/Troy/Saratoga/Schenectady area to improve care for older adults through a coalition of public, government, private nonprofit service providers and other entities. Building on a prior planning grant,the Elder Network has identified four areas to begin work improving the well being of older adults. These are information and assistance, health education and wellness, the reduction of avoidable admissions to hospitals and nursing homes and raising community awareness.