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HAPPY DAYS ADULT DAY CARE - Social Adult Day Care is a form of respite offered for families, individuals and caregivers. It is also a place for socialization for those who are in need of daily "people contact." Located at the Johnstown Senior Center, Happy Days provides transportation, lunch and "light' recreational activities on a donation basis for Fulton County residents who are 60 years of age or older. Call the Johnstown Senior Center at 762-4643 for more information. For more information: http://cityofjohnstown.ny.gov/senior-citizens-center/ ADVOCACY - The OFA is charged by the Federal Government with the role of providing advocacy services for seniors in their communities and at the State and Federal level. Advocacy involves representing seniors to preserve, develop and protect programs, services and rights. COMMUNITY RESOURCES - Alcoholics Resource Center: https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/ EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT - Tax Credit Assistance IT-214 - For all senior citizens, particularly those 65 and over on fixed incomes, New York State may give you a cash refund on the rent or local property taxes you pay on your home. It is not necessary that you have paid income taxes in order to qualify for this benefit. http://tax.ny.gov/ Call OFA at 736-5650 for additional assistance. ELDERCARE LOCATOR- Contact: Eldercare Locator - 1-800-677-1116 EXPANDED IN-HOME SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY
PROGRAM (EISEP)
- The EISEP program provides housekeeping and personal care services,
respite services for family members of EISEP clients, ancillary services and
case management services. Services are provided under contract through
licensed home care agencies to those 60 and over, on a sliding fee scale,
based upon income of the recipient. Local Home Care Services Links:
EMPLOYMENT - The OFA is a partner with the FMS Workforce System and provides referrals into the system and accepts referrals from the system to assist people of all ages. Call 518-736-5650 for assistance via NYConnects.
Use this link to find out more information about FMS Workforce Solutions System: http://www.fmsworkforcesolutions.org The Fulton Co. Public Health
Department - The Fulton Co. Public Health Department provides
information and guidance about all issues related to community health and
wellness, screenings and immunizations for all ages, dental clinics, and up
to date public health information (ie pandemic flu). Call 518-736-5720 for
information. After Flood Concerns and Clean-up - Click here to download this informative brochure. HEAP - is the Home Energy Assistance Program which assists in the payment of heating bills. If you are 60 years of age or older, on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Social Security Disability (SSD), you may apply through the Fulton County Office for Aging. Eligibility is based on the household's gross monthly income. The income limitations and benefit amounts are set at the start of the HEAP season and listed in a local newspaper for your information. OFA is also the second HEAP Certifier for the Department of Social Services. Anyone under the age of 60 may also apply for HEAP by appointment at OFA. http://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/ ENTITLEMENT COUNSELING - Can't pay medical bills? Confused about medical coverage? Denied Social Security disability? What's SSI and how do I apply for it? Will I lose my house if I apply for Medicaid? Call OFA and get expert answers end caring advice, help filling out forms and someone to go with you (or in place of you) when you apply for these benefits and other benefits. RESPITE - Many elderly people are cared for at home. The people providing the care are often in need of respite. Respite is a service that provides personal care aides to care for the elderly person so that the caregiver can have several hours to do something other than care giving. Caregivers deserve all the support they can receive because of the huge hours of care they give to the elderly everywhere. Call Office for Aging for a Home Visit to determine if you are eligible, 518-736-55650. Non-institutional Respite is also available at:
Medical Adult Day Care And HAPPY DAYS ADULT DAY CARE - Social Adult Day Care is a form of respite offered for families, individuals and caregivers. It is also a place for socialization for those who are in need of daily "people contact.". Located at the Johnstown Senior Center, Happy Days provides transportation, lunch and "light' recreational activities on a donation basis for Fulton County residents who are 60 years of age or older. Call the Johnstown Senior Center at 762-4643 for more information. For more information: http://cityofjohnstown.ny.gov/senior-citizens-center/ HEALTH AND WELLNESS - Fitness, social and volunteer opportunities are provided throughout the year through senior groups and centers. Contact the OFA for possible programming for your members.
Keep your body fit, keep your spirit happy with a variety of on-going activities sponsored by OFA. HOSPICE - Mountain Valley Hospice, http://www.mountainvalleyhospice.com/ INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE - For information about the many community services and benefits available to senior citizens, call the Fulton County Office for Aging (collect) at 736-5650 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, or call the New York State Office for the Aging's toll free number: 1 -800-342-9871. NY CONNECTS - Visit this link to find information available Statewide All calls for NY Connects should be made to 518-736-5650. Central Assessment has been transitioned into Aging and DSS. For Medicaid services please call 518-736-5615 Visit this link to find information on many of the services available to you in Fulton County, NY.
INSURANCE COUNSELING - The Office for Aging offers counseling for the completion and problems with supplemental insurance, medicare claims or bills, doctor's bills, and problems with insurance companies regarding the payment of bills. Are you having trouble with your insurance company or are you unclear about your bills? Call OFA for an appointment and we will be glad to help you. Download Medicare 101 Local Info. || Download Medicare 101 State Info.
- EPIC - EPIC is a prescription insurance plan that saves eligible seniors 60% or more on their prescription costs. New York State residents ages 65 and older. There's either a premium to pay or a deductible to meet to enroll in the program. The income eligibility criteria, premiums and deductibles are subject to changes which will permit more seniors to apply and increase savings. For more information call EPIC toll free number 1-800-332-3742 or visit: http://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/epic/
LEGAL SERVICES - The Fulton County Office for Aging provides county residents ages 60 and older with free legal advice and representation pertaining to, but not limited to:
Legal Services are not available to cover wills, criminal cases, negligence actions or other cases for which a private attorney may be obtained on a contingency basis. You must be referred to Legal Aid by Fulton County Office for Aging, call 736-5650 for more information OUTREACH - OFA offers outreach to seniors who are unable to understand or access the information or services that they need. We visit homes, write newspaper articles, speak to groups, send information to doctors' offices and churches and refer seniors to as many programs as they need. Please call and let us know who needs our information or services. NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR SENIORS OF FULTON COUNTY - Offers services including congregate dining at convenient local sites, home delivered meals, nutrition counseling, socialization and a volunteer program to persons over 60 and their spouses. Congregate Dining - Congregate Dining sites are conveniently located throughout Fulton County and are open between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM Monday through Friday. Congregate sites have been designed to accommodate those persons 60 years old and older who desire a nutritional meal, fellowship and social activities. Reservations can be made at the sites from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM or by calling the Office for the Aging from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Reservations must be made one day in advance. Fulton County Nutrition Program Congregate Dining and Outreach Sites:
Transportation to the congregate dining sites may be arranged by also calling the Office for Aging at 736-5650. HOME DELIVERED MEALS - Home delivered meals are provided to homebound persons who, based on an assessment, are determined to be unable to meet their daily nutritional needs. Home delivered meals provide one hot noon meal and frozen weekend or supper meals. NUTRITION EDUCATION AND COUNSELING - A Registered Dietitian is available for counseling and assistance with special diet problems, restrictions, food/nutrition related questions, and nutrition education. LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM - The New York State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program recruits and trains local volunteers and Ombudsman (advocates) to receive, investigate and resolve a wide range of concerns and complaints made by or on behalf of residents of adult and nursing homes. Ombudsmen visit the facilities regularly to: monitor the quality of care, help residents understand and exercise their rights, assure care with dignity and respect, and encourage residents to express their opinions. For more information contact the local Ombudsman Coordinator at http://www.ltcombudsman.ny.gov/ or visit this link: http://www.ombudsman.state.ny.us ADULT/NURSING HOMES Assisted Living Directory:
http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/
REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS - Homeowners or those with "Life Use" on transferred residences who are 65 or older should file Form RP 467, partial property tax exemptions each year between January 1st and March 1st with your local tax assessor. http://tax.ny.gov/ Call OFA at 736-5650 for additional assistance. EARNED INCOME CREDIT - Senior citizens up to the age of 64 who earn wages up to $9000 per year may be eligible for a Federal & State Earned Income Credit, even if you are also on Social Security. See your local tax preparer to file an EIC 1040 (Federal) and an IT-215 (State) if you qualify. Call OFA at 736-5650 for additional assistance. FULTON COUNTY SENIOR CLUBS AND CENTERS - Bannertown 55+ Club, Ida McGinnis Senior Club, Leona B Trumbull Senior Citizen Club and Center
(formerly Western Fulton County Senior Club and Center), 5740 State Highway
29, St. Johnsville, NY 13452 Oppenheim Senior Citizens Center, Inc.,
108 Tobacco Road, PO Box 225, Dolgeville, NY 13329 Nick Stoners Seniors, Caroga Lake Town Hall,
1840 State Highway 10, Caroga Lake, NY 12032 Broadalbin Senior Citizens, Presbyterian
Church, 68 W. Main Street, Broadalbin, NY 12025 Johnstown 50-55+ Gloversville Senior Center, Perth Senior Citizen Club, Perth Senior Center,
1849 County Highway 107, Amsterdam, NY 12010 Stratford Senior Citizens Club, 120 Piscco
Road, Stratford, NY 13470 Retired Local 925 CSEA Members of Fulton &
Montgomery Counties Sacandaga Task Force for Senior Living Veteran's Services - Ian Pitcavage, (518)736-5651
PO Box 127 2712 State Highway 29 Johnstown, NY 12095
Volunteer Opportunities -
Call the OFA at 518-736-5650 to get more information. TRANSPORTATION - Door to door services countywide for those 60 and over, transportation to medical and social day care to get medical treatment, visit senior centers, meal sites and to take care of banking and shopping needs. Wheelchair-accessible bus transportation is available with a minimum of 24 hours advance reservation.An Office for Aging staff member needs to see you before you can ride the bus. The system runs Monday through Friday. Call 518-736-5650 for information to reserve your seat. SENIOR NEWSLETTER - The OFA publishes a quarterly newsletter. We mail it directly to seniors and distribute it through meal sites end senior centers. We hope to provide information to as many seniors as we can. The newsletter is mailed the first week of the month. We encourage all seniors to contribute to our newsletter. Click Here to download our latest Newsletter. SPECIAL NEEDS REGISTRY - This form is to be filled out if you would like to added to the special needs sheltering database, it is a place Fulton Co. lists people who have medical/physical/emotional compromises and would need assistance in an emergency.CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES - Case managers assist seniors with problems such as housing, protection, consumer issues, need for home care, adult or nursing home placement, securing benefits such as Medicaid, SSI, food stamps and supplemental insurance. Case managers can be reached at 736-5650.YOUTH - Youth Development Funds administered now via Office for Aging Director. Volunteer Youth Bureau Advisory Council meets regularly to discuss issue issues related to prevention, health education, recreation and intergenerational projects.website: http://ocfs.ny.gov/main/
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