County Of Herkimer: Departments: Office for the Aging [Digital Towpath]

The Herkimer County Office for the Aging (OFA) plans, funds, and delivers services to people aged 60 and older in Herkimer County.

As the authorized Area Agency on Aging, the Herkimer County Office for the Aging receives funds from donations, the federal government, NYS Office for the Aging and Herkimer County.

Our Goal; to help senior citizens remain in their homes, independently, for as long as possible, while giving priority to those with the greatest economic and social needs.

Our mission; to offer a wide range of supportive services with respect and dignity for the senior citizen population and their families.

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

From Memorial Day to Labor Day (summer hours)
Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Public Hearing & Four-Year Plan
Caregiver Support - Caring for a Loved One
Donation for Services
HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program)
Housing Brochure (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
Information, Referral, and Assistance
In-Home Services
Job Pool Program
Meals-on Wheels, Congregate Meals and Nutrition Counseling
2008 "Nutrition News" Newsletters
2007 "Nutrition News" Newsletters
2006 "Nutrition News" Newsletters
2005 "Nutrition News" Newsletters
2004 "Nutrition News" Newsletter
2003 "Nutrition News" Newsletter
Legal Aid Service
Medication Management
Transportation
Weatherization Program
Employment & Meaningful Service Opportunities
Farmers Market Coupons
Health Insurance Information, Counseling, & Assistance Program (HIICAP)
Long Term Care Insurance Education & Outreach Program (LTCIEOP)
Senior Citizen Club Listing
Annual Senior Awards
Human Services Directory
NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care in Herkimer County
Sharing the Spirit Newsletter

Director Mary Scanlon Phone: 315-867-1121 Fax: 315-867-1448
General Questions Regarding OFA Programs Phone: 315-867-1121
In-Home services, Job Pool, Caregiver & Respite Services Phone: 315-867-1124 Fax: 315-867-1448
Meals-on-Wheels, Congregate Meals and Nutrition Counseling Phone: 315-867-1204
HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) Heating Assistance Program Phone: 315-867-1195
WRAP Weatherization Referral Assistance Program Phone: 315-867-1370

A Parent's Wish
Administration on Aging (Federal Agency on Aging) This link will take you to the federal agency on aging.
Advanced Directives
American Red Cross, Mohawk Valley Chapter
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Herkimer County HealthNet, Inc. Among many other things, you will find the Herkimer County Human Services Directory at this site.
HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program)
Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York
Long Term Care Insurance Information
Medicare
Mid-York Library Caregiving Information
Mid-York Library System Senior Corner
Mohawk Valley Institute for Learning in Retirement at SUNYIT
New York State Office for the Aging
NYS Attorney General's Office Prescription Drug Price Website
Nursing Home Information
Wood Wheelchair Ramp Design: How to Add a Ramp that Looks Good and Works Too
Home Safety Checklist
Preventing Fraud Against Older Americans

Point of Entry (PDF - 361.2 KB)
Long Term Care Screening Tool (PDF - 64.3 KB) This screening tool is designed to help you determine long term care service needs for your loved one.
Loan Closets for Borrowing Medical Equipment such as walkers (PDF - 44.3 KB)
Local grocery stores & pharmacies that deliver (PDF - 69.8 KB) Increase your independence! You don't have to depend on someone to pick up a few things for you at the store.