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…
Online Classes
We have teamed up with GetSetUp to provide hundreds of live online classes to keep you mentally, phy…
Transportation
We provide transportation to Herkimer County senior citizens who are age 60 or older. If the senior …
News & Events View all News & Events
Herkimer County Senior Picnic
Come join us for the 2025 Senior Picnic on June 18th at The Fairgrounds!
Free Workshop Getting the Care You Deserve for Those 55+ Healthcare Resources in Your Community
Date: May 20, 2025 Location: Herkimer College, Robert McLoughlin College Center, Alumni Hall …
SIGN UP FOR A FREE CLASS TO LEARN ABOUT PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES - Old Forge
SIGN UP FOR A FREE CLASS TO LEARN ABOUT PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES With severe weather events …
Community Action in Motion-Event on May 5th from 3pm to 5pm
Community Action in Motion From food to school supplies, library books and energy efficient home …
Herkimer County Office for the Aging, Working Solutions, Youth Bureau Spring Clean Up Day- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
2025 SPRING CLEAN UP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Office of the Aging, Youth Bureau and W…
Free Technology Classes for Older Adults
T‑Mobile and Herkimer County Office for the Aging have partnered to provide FREE technology classes …
Food Sense Program Flyer for May-OLD FORGE
ORDER BY MONDAY, May 12 AT NOON BY CALLING NICCOLLS CHURCH 315 369-3475 EACH UN…
Food Sense Program Flyer for May
NEW On-Line Ordering Available You can now place your Food $en$e orders online in three easy steps!…
Memory Screenings at the Herkimer County Office for the Aging
Screenings for Memory Concerns Now Available at the Herkimer County Office for the Aging…
Alzheimer's Support Group at Foltsbrook Center
Alzheimer’s Support Group SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 5:30PM Foltsbrook Center, 104 N Wash…
Caregiver Training and Support Group Survey
Herkimer County Office for the Aging is conducting a survey to find out what type of training and su…
Cost Saving Programs to Assist Older Adults
Medicare Savings Program: This program helps those on Medicare get the premium they pay for their…
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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Need To Know
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
- Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York
- 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.
- Life Insurance Settlement Association
- A Parent's Wish
- Lifeline
- Administration on Aging (Federal Agency on Aging)
- Medicare
- Advance Directives
- 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
- Online Classes with GetSetUp
- Herkimer County Farmers Markets
- Herkimer County HealthNet, Inc.
- Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.
- Information on Medicare Savings Plans
Documents
Department: Office for the Aging
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| 2024 Office for the Aging Annual Awards | Download |
| 2024 Public Hearing Abstract | Download |
| FOUR YEAR PLAN 2024-2028 | Download |
| HOME SAFETY SELF ASSESSMENT | 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 |
| 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 2025
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| Caregiver Newsletter - May 2025 | Download |
| Caregiver Newsletter - April 2025 | Download |
| Caregiver Newsletter March 2025 | Download |
| Caregiver Newsletter - February 2025 | Download |
| Caregiver Newsletter - January 2025 | Download |
Newsletters: Nutrition News 2024
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| Nutrition News - December 2024 | Download |
| Nutrition News - November 2024 | Download |
| Nutrition News - October 2024 | Download |
| Nutrition News - September 2024 | Download |
| Nutrition News - August 2024 | Download |
| Nutrition News - July 2024 | Download |
| Nutrition News - June 2024 | Download |
| Nutrition News - May 2024 | Download |
| Nutrition News - April 2024 | Download |
| Nutrition News - March 2024 | Download |
| Nutrition News - February 2024 | Download |
| Nutrition News - January 2024 | Download |
Kathy Fox
Director of Aging Services
109 Mary Street
Suite 1101
Herkimer, NY 13350
