Office for the Aging / NY Connects
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
Age-Friendly Herkimer County
2020 the Herkimer County Office for the Aging was awarded a grant from the New York State Office for…
Alzheimer’s Association of Central New York
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, suppor…
Annual Office for the Aging Awards
Each year the Advisory Council of the Office for the Aging awards 2 awards to Herkimer County senior…
Caregiver Support
This is a program designed to assist caregivers. A caregiver is a family member(s) or another indivi…
Discharge Planning
According to Medicare discharge planning is "A process used to decide what a patient needs for a smo…
Health Insurance Information, Counseling, & Assistance Program (HIICAP)
If you are in need of health insurance information, counseling, and assistance, the Office for the A…
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
In an effort to help income eligible individuals cope with higher fuel bills of winter, NYS particip…
Job Pool & Meaningful Service Opportunities
Job Pool Program The Job Pool Registry is a registry of names of area people interested in workin…
Nutrition Services
Meals-on-Wheels, Congregate Meals, Nutrition Education, Nutrition Counseling & Farmer Market Cou…
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…
Transportation
We provide transportation to Herkimer County senior citizens who are age 60 or older. If the senior …
News & Events View all News & Events
Come Learn About Scams, Elder Abuse & Financial Expoltation
Come join us on May 15th in Old Forge @ 12 pm to learn about ways to protect yourself and others fro…
Age-Friendly Community Listening Sessions—Old Forge
Please join us to discuss and share your insights on how Herkimer County can become more livable for…
Age-Friendly Community Listening Session—Ilion & Little Falls
Please join us on April 19th in Little Falls and April 26th in Ilion @ 10 am to discuss and share yo…
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…
SIGN UP NOW for Tai Chi Classes in Mohawk
Classes start April 8, 2024
Herkimer County Office for the Aging/NY Connects Needs Assessment
We need your input on what is needed for older adults in Herkimer County
Cost Saving Programs to Assist Older Adults
Office for the Aging and the Aging Friendly Coalition have created a list of cost saving programs to…
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Donations
Donations can be made in someones memory or on someones behalf. You can specify which program you would like the donate to.
“Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day” —Sally Koch
New York State Office for the Aging provides funding to local Office for the Aging's across New York State. Please visit the New York State Office for the Aging website.
Donations can be sent to:
Herkimer County Office for the Aging
109 Mary Street Suite 1101
Herkimer, NY 13350
Make A Donation Online:
Quick Links
- 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
- 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
Documents
Department: Office for the Aging
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| 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
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| Caregiver Newsletter - April 2024 | Download |
| Caregiver Newsletter - March 2024 | Download |
| Caregiver Newsletter - February 2024 | Download |
| Caregiver Newsletter - January 2024 | Download |
Newsletters: Nutrition News 2024
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| Nutrition News - March 2024 | Download |
| Nutrition News - February 2024 | Download |
| Nutrition News - January 2024 | Download |
Newsletters: Sharing the Spirit 2024
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| Sharing the Spirit - Jan - Mar 2024 | Download |
Kathy Fox
Director of Aging Services
109 Mary Street
Suite 1101
Herkimer, NY 13350