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Senior Resources in the Capital District
| Health Insurance Information and Counseling ('HIICAP') |
Counseling, education, and assistance regarding Medicare, (including Part D), New York State EPIC, Long Term Care Insurance, and other health insurance issues. | More » |
| Contact Information |
Albany County Voice: (518) 447-7177
Ralph J. Scarano, Commissioner |
Welcome!
The mission of the Department for Aging is to enable seniors (60+) to maintain an independent and self-directed lifestyle by providing the highest quality of supportive services to seniors, their families and caregivers. To access the programs and services we support, click here.
We welcome your questions, input and suggestions. Contact us by email at: aging@albanycounty.com; or write us at: Albany County Department for Aging, 6 Floor, 162 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210; or call us at: (518) 447-7177.
| Summer Heat Alert |
During the hot summer months seniors and those with chronic health conditions are at the greatest risk for heat stroke. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more people die from heat waves each year than from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes combined. What can you do? | More » |
Albany County-NYCONNECTS
A Point of Entry access line for comprehensive long term care information, referrals, and/or assessments for the elderly, adults and children with disabilities, their family, or service providers at (518) 447-7177. P.O.E. is a collaboration between Albany County’s Department for Aging and Department of Social Services and works to improve or maintain the person’s health and daily function by providing access to affordable medical and non medical services.Seniors: You may be eligible for the WRAP program which could help you lower your utility and fuel bills and help you stay warmer in winter and cooler for in the summer. The free program includes an energy audit and may include replacement or improvement to: insulation, weather stripping, old windows or doors etc. CLICK HERE for more info and eligibility
For WRAP eligible customers, the EmPower New York program may provide free energy saving upgrades. For more information, call 1 (800) 263-0960 or you can CLICK HERE to visit the New York Energy $mart website or CLICK HERE for a printable (PDF*) EmPower NY application and instructions..
| Capital District seniors will be assisted in leading longer, healthier lives with the help of two new health initiatives |
Albany County Department for Aging will receive grant funding for two new initiatives, Active Choices Program and Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. The NYS Office for the Aging and the Department of Health and Human Services will help fund the three-year programs which are designed to help empower seniors to take control of their health. For more information, contact Karen Revitt, Capital Region Project Coordinator by phone at (518) 442-5530, or email at krevitt@uamail.albany.edu |
Upcoming Community Events
Mark your calendars!Click an underlined title to learn more about an event…
| 15th Annual Senior Citizen's Law Day |
Saturday October 25 9:00am- 3:00pm The Government Law Center of Albany Law School will present a free event that will offer seniors and their caregivers access to more than 30 workshops on a variety of legal topics concerning seniors. |
| 17th Annual Capital Region Senior Expo |
Friday, October 17 A day-long exposition catering to the needs and interests of seniors and their families. Featuring health screenings, health-related activities, entertainment, the Senior Fashion Show and over 60 exhibitors. |
| Senior Adult Employment and Volunteer Fair |
10:00am to 2:00pm, Thursday, September 25 Capital Region organizations and businesses will participate in this free job fair for all adults aged 55+ looking for employment or volunteer opportunities. Seminars will be held during the day. |
| Navigating Senior Care Options: Caregivers Resource Fair |
5:00pm – 7:30pm This fair will include speakers and representatives from agencies and businesses who are informed about caregiver issues. |
| Living Healthy* Workshops and Informational Presentations |
Living Healthy* is the local implementation of the proven Chronic Disease Self Management Program developed by Stanford Patient Education Research Center. |
| The Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany Monthly Support Group for Seniors with Low Vision |
Beginning Fri, Apr 25 2:30-3:30pm Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA), 301 Washington Ave, Albany, NY |
| 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. |
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