NY Master Plan for Aging Website — Description

The website for New York's Master Plan for Aging is available at this URL: https://planforaging.ny.gov

As of August 16, 2025, it shows the following:

• The first section is title, "Master Plan for Aging Final Report." It informs that the the Master Plan for Aging Final Report "includes 9 pillars of core support areas and 126 proposals to better serve the aging population," and it links to a press release for the final report and to the final report itself.
• The next section is titled, "Ensuring Older Adults Live Healthy, Fulfilling Lives." It explains that the MPA was embarked upon under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and that it "is designed to ensure that older adults and individuals of all ages can live healthy, fulfilling lives while aging with dignity and independence." Further, it states the MPA effort is being coordinated by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), "building on decades of work and partnerships with state agencies, local governments and stakeholders." It links to the About page for the MPA.
• The next section is titled, "Why a Master Plan for Aging?" It states, "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."
• The next section continues to answer the question of why an MPA is needed. It is titled, "Contributing to the State and Local Tax Base." It is broken down into three section and the provides a link to learn more. The three sections are:
  • State & Local Tax Contributions: 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.
• The next section is titled, "Pillars." It states, "The Master Plan for Aging Final Report includes 9 pillars of core support areas and 126 proposals to assist the aging population live fulfilling lives while offering the support they need." It provides a link to the pillars and to a full list of proposals.
• The next section is titled, "Resources." It provides the following links and descriptions:
  • "Events and Meetings" — "Find current and past meeting materials and upcoming community-engagement sessions."
  • "Press Releases and Reports"—"Read the latest news and updates from the Master Plan for Aging."
• The next section is titled, "Assisting Agencies of the Master Plan for Aging." It lists two agencies and describes them:
  • 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."
• Next, there is a link to "Contact the Master Plan for Aging."
• Finally, we have a list of links for the MPA:
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