Commissioner's Grand Rounds: Healthy Aging Starts with Prevention: An Overview of the New York State Master Plan for Aging
Presenters:
Adam S. Herbst, Esq., Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Aging and Long-Term Care at the New York State Department of Health
Jo Ivey Boufford, M.D., Clinical Professor of Global Health at New York University
Linda Fried, M.D., MPH., Dean of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and a renowned expert in geriatrics and public health
At the conclusion of the presentation, the participants will be able to:
Identify the primary components and objectives of New York’s Master Plan for Aging
Explain the significance of the Master Plan for Aging to addressing the needs of an aging population in New York State.
Describe the role of healthcare professionals in incorporating key prevention concepts within the Master Plan for Aging into their healthcare practices.