Office for the Aging
Current Programs
- Advocacy – The Office for the Aging advocates on behalf of older persons with legislative bodies and other agencies.
- NY Connects – Service is provided to assist persons who become involved in the complex area of long term care. This program is a joint initiative between Warren/Hamilton Counties Office for the Aging and the Public Health and Department of Social Services offices in Warren and Hamilton Counties. 1-866-805-3931
- Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP) – Provides non-medical, in-home services to elderly persons who have one or more disabling conditions which prevent them from performing the activities of daily living. Services provided include case management, and may include homemaker/personal care, housekeeper/chore, non-institutional respite for caregivers, and ancillary services. A sliding-scale fee may be charged, based on income.
- Nutrition Program – Congregate meals – Nutritious hot meals are served at noon, Monday through Friday. Any person age 60 and over and their spouse of any age is welcome regardless of income level or resources. A voluntary contribution of $3 is suggested. Congregate meal sites are located in: Bolton (644-2368), Chestertown (494-3119), Glens Falls (832-1075), Indian Lake (648-5412), Johnsburg (251-2711), Lake Luzerne (696-2200), Lake Pleasant (548-4941), Long Lake (624-5221), Queensbury (Solomon Heights) (832-1075), Warrensburg (623-2653), and Wells (924-4066).
- Nutrition Program – Home-Delivered Meals – Utilizing volunteer drivers, home-delivered meals are provided to home-bound elderly within a reasonable distance from the congregate meal site. Where indicated, a second evening meal (cold bag lunch) is home-delivered at the same time. Both meals provide at least one-third of the recommended dietary allowance. Again, a voluntary contribution of $3 per meal is suggested.
- Nutrition Counseling and Education – a professionally licensed dietitian is available to help in evaluating, counseling, and planning for adequate and balanced diets.
- Employment Related – Limited part-time employment for low income elderly persons, plus referral to job training.
- Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) – Provides Financial Assistance to help eligible New York seniors cope with the high cost of prescription drugs. Office for the Aging provides outreach and other assistance in filing for benefits.
- Information and Referral – Information is available on services and programs for the elderly with a wide variety of subjects. Where appropriate, referrals are made to other agencies.
- Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) – Supplies persons over age 60 with trained volunteers who will provide counseling regarding Medicare Part A & B, Medicaid, QMB, SLMN, Retiree Health Plans, other health insurance, Medigap policies, long term care insurance and claims processing.
- Legal Assistance – Assistance is provided to seniors age 60 and over who may have a legal problem which is non-fee generating. Examples would be landlord/tenant disputes, Social Security, SSI, Medicaid, and consumer fraud.
- Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Programs – Including home injury control services, preventive nutrition services and screening for and referral to mental health services.
- Residential Repairs – Provides assistance for minor home repairs for frail elderly homeowners and renters. This program provides free labor while the homeowner pays for needed materials.
- Transportation – Transportation is available in certain towns on a scheduled basis by calling the local town reservation clerk at least twenty-four hours in advance. The frequency of service varies by municipality. Call the Office for the Aging for additional information.
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman – Trained and certified volunteers visit long term care facilities on a scheduled basis to provide assistance to elderly residents.
- Services for the Blind – Under contract with the Glens Falls Association for the Blind, Inc., a wide range of services are provided to elderly persons who are blind or who have serious visual impairments.
- Services for the Hearing Impaired – Under contract with the Glens Falls Association for the Hearing Impaired, Inc., services and support is offered to improve the quality of life for persons with a hearing loss. A wide variety of devices are available for loan-out.
