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Planning for projected needs of older adult population in APS
1:33:02
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Council Member Hudson inquires about APS's plans to address projected needs as the older adult population increases. Deputy Commissioner Hershkovich-Kim explains APS's approach to serving clients regardless of age and their involvement in planning for aging New Yorkers.
- APS serves individuals 18 and over, with age not being a specific eligibility criterion
- APS participates in the aging cabinet to focus on planning for aging New Yorkers
- Initiatives include applying for SCRE benefits for all eligible APS clients
- APS maintains ongoing discussions and active participation in addressing new needs for aging populations
Crystal Hudson
1:33:02
As the older adult population increases over the next few years, what are the are you making specific plans to address projected needs?
1:33:14
And I guess in other words, are you using population data to inform decisions?
Gili Hershkovich-Kim
1:33:20
So our so we serve individuals who are 18 and over.
1:33:26
Age is not part of our criteria.
1:33:28
Of course if there are any elements that are associated as they as they relate to age that affect the eligibility criteria are taken into consideration.
1:33:39
We've been consistent with the percentage of older adults who are part of our program.
1:33:48
But again, the services that are being provided are based on the eligibility of the clients regardless of their age.
1:33:57
Are part, APS is part of the aging cabinet that focuses on planning for New Yorkers and aging New Yorkers and making sure that New York City is is an inclusive city and we have been part of the one of one of our initiatives is to apply for SCRE benefits for all APS clients.
1:34:20
We are in the process we are in the process of assuring that all of our clients who are eligible for SCRE benefits have an application that is being processed for them.
1:34:34
So the discussion is ongoing and APS is always an active participant to assure that they are part of any services or any new needs that are being discussed.