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Contact Information

Albany County
Department for Aging
162 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12210

Voice: (518) 447-7177
Fax: (518) 447-7188

aging@albanycounty.com

 

Ralph J. Scarano, Commissioner

 

Community Events

A listing of classes, lectures, seminars and other events of interest to seniors and caregivers in Albany County.

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Medicare 101
  • August 17, 6:30 -8:30pm, Bethlehem
  • September 22, 10:00am -12 Noon, Colonie
  • October 13, 1:00-2:00pm, Bethlehem
  • October 26, 10:00am-12noon, Albany
  • November 16, 10:00am-12noon, Bethlehem
 
2010 Low Vision Technology Fair

Tuesday, September 16, 9:00am-3:00pm

 
Colonie Senior Service Centers Meal + Entertainment
  • August 2 Dino Mancino, 12 Noon
  • August 16 Women of Harmony, 5:00pm
  • September 7 Brian Zapel, 12 Noon
  • September 20 Donny Elvis, 5:00pm
 
Senior Sundays in the Park

August 8 , 11:30am-2:30pm
Music & food at the Corning Preserve

 
AARP Driver Safety Classes

A Two Part Class - Wednesday, June 23 & Thursday, June 24, 5:00-9:00pm (pre-register by June 16)
A One Day Class - Saturday, September 18, 9:00am-5:00pm (pre-register by September 13)

 
Caregiver Connection 12-Week Tune-Up

Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm beginning March 3, 2010

 

Ongoing Support Groups:

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Need Help Paying for Medicare?

You May Qualify for a Program that Will Reduce Your Medicare Costs!
To find out about benefits you may be eligible for, call Senior Services of Albany at (518) 465-3325 to schedule your appointment at the Louise Corning Senior Center, 25 Delaware Avenue.

 
Demetia Support Group

1:00pm, 3rd Thursday each month

Support, information, resources and socialization in a comfortable and supportive environment, hosted by Community Caregivers in partnership with Alzheimer's Association.

 
THE EDDY Adult Children Support Group

1st Tuesday of every month.

 
THE EDDY Caregiver Support Group

1st and 3rd Thursday of every month

 
Caregiver Support Groups

1st Mon of each month | 6:00–7:15pm (Cohoes)
2nd Wed of each month | 6:00–7:15pm (Guilderland)

 
Caregiver Telephone Groups

Tue or Wed at 7:00pm (monthly meetings)
Albany County caregivers can participate in monthly support group "meetings" held by telephone conference call.

 
Transitions Support Group

4th Wed each month, 1:30pm
The Town of Colonie will provide a support group for seniors coping with a recent loss, death or other significant life change.

 
 
Department for Aging Information and Referral Line (518) 447-7177

 

Senior Centers in Albany County

 

Making the Connection newsletter

"Making the Connection"

The Center for Excellence in Aging Services Making the Connection magazine features the Capital Region OASIS course and trip listing and RSVP volunteer opportunities.

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