Overview
Herkimer County Office for the Aging / NY Connects plans funds & delivers services to help individuals age 60 and older. NY Connects provides information & assistance to an individual of any age on Long Term Services & Supports. Our services are there to assist individuals to be able to remain in their homes.
Hours of Operation:
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm
From Memorial Day to Labor Day (summer hours)
Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Programs View all Programs
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Age-Friendly Herkimer County
2020 the Herkimer County Office for the Aging was awarded a grant from the New York State Office for…
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Alzheimer’s Association of Central New York
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, suppor…
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Annual Office for the Aging Awards
Each year the Advisory Council of the Office for the Aging awards 2 awards to Herkimer County senior…
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Caregiver Support
This is a program designed to assist caregivers. A caregiver is a family member(s) or another indivi…
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Discharge Planning
According to Medicare discharge planning is "A process used to decide what a patient needs for a smo…
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Health Insurance Information, Counseling, & Assistance Program (HIICAP)
If you are in need of health insurance information, counseling, and assistance, the Office for the A…
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Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
In an effort to help income eligible individuals cope with higher fuel bills of winter, NYS particip…
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Job Pool & Meaningful Service Opportunities
Job Pool Program The Job Pool Registry is a registry of names of area people interested in workin…
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Nutrition Services
Meals-on-Wheels, Congregate Meals, Nutrition Education, Nutrition Counseling & Farmer Market Cou…
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NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care in Herkimer County
People of all ages, from infants to seniors, may need long-term care. NY Connects is available to as…
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Transportation
We provide transportation to Herkimer County senior citizens who are age 60 or older. If the senior …
News & Events View all News & Events
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SIGN UP NOW for Tai Chi Classes in Schuyler
Classes start July 22, 2024
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Herkimer County Office for the Aging Farmers Market Coupons
Coupons can be used to purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables at any participating Farmer’s Ma…
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Cost Saving Programs to Assist Older Adults
Herkimer County Office for…
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Free Classes for Older Adults available through Office for the Aging
Herkimer County Office for the Aging is excited to offer our older adults an online learning opportu…
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Quick Links
- Disabled American Veterans
- Social Security Direct
- Family Caregivers Information
- "Kin and Kids" Outreach & Support provided by the Neighborhood Center
- Federal Trade Commission-Phone Scams
- A New Online Guide to Hearing Aids This link will take you to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) web site. They have a new web site for current and potential users of hearing aids.
- Herkimer County Farmers Markets
- Advance Directives
- Herkimer County HealthNet, Inc.
- Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.
- Information on Medicare Savings Plans
- Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York
- Life Insurance Settlement Association
- Mohawk Valley Red Cross
- Lifeline
- A Parent's Wish
- Medicare
- Administration on Aging (Federal Agency on Aging)
- Mid-York Library Caregiving Information
- Aging Care
- My Benefits
- Basic Alzheimers & Dementia Info
- MyMedicareMatters
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- New York State Office for the Aging
- Covid Vaccination Video - Let's All Get Vaccinated
- NYS Attorney General's Office Prescription Drug Price Website
Documents
Department: Office for the Aging
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2023 Public Hearing Abstract | Download |
Job Pool Authorization for Background Check | Download |
Disaster Distress Helpline | Download |
Elderly Relocation Stress | Download |
A Career in Healthcare Can Be a Rewarding Experience! | Download |
Being in a hospital bed in a Medicare-participating hospital is no guarantee that a Medicare beneficiary is an Inpatient. | Download |
Bill Payer Program | Download |
EISEP Consumer Directed | Download |
Expanded In Home Services for the Elderly | Download |
Herkimer County Human Services Directory | Download |
Housing Brochure | Download |
Loan Closets for Borrowing Medical Equipment such as walkers | Download |
Cost Saving Programs & Assistance for Older Adults | Download |
Four Year Plan 2020-2024 | Download |
Local Restaurants that Deliver | Download |
Long Term Care Screening Tool | Download |
Medicare: Outpatient vs Inpatient | Download |
Ombudsman Program | Download |
FREE Herkimer County Prescription Card Can Save You Money - expanded to vision & hearing benefits | Download |
Preventing Life Settlements Fraud in the State of New York | Download |
"Save and Heat" | Download |
Senior Citizen Club List | Download |
Services Level I & II Agencies | Download |
Newsletters: Caregiver Support 2024
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Caregiver Newsletter June 2024 | Download |
Caregiver Newsletter May 2024 | Download |
Caregiver Newsletter - April 2024 | Download |
Caregiver Newsletter - March 2024 | Download |
Caregiver Newsletter - February 2024 | Download |
Caregiver Newsletter - January 2024 | Download |