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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 CAP at 736-5718 or the Johnstown Senior Center at 762-4643 for more information. For more information: http://www.cityofjohnstown-ny.com/adult_day_care.htm 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. CENTRAL ASSESSMENT Central
Assessment and Placement (CAP) is a multi-agency unit with shared staff
(caseworkers and nurses) from the Office for Aging and the Department of Socia 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://www.tax.state.ny.us/pdf/2002 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 employment program provides the following services: job preparation and support, classroom training, recruitment of older workers, placement services for Title V positions in the private sector. Call Office for Aging at 736-5650 to make an appointment to see an employment coordinator or visit this link: 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). Click here for more information http://www.fultoncountypublichealth.com/ 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://www.otda.state.ny.us/otda/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 Central Assessment for a Home Visit to determine if you are eligible, 518-736-5718. 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 CAP at 736-5718 or the Johnstown Senior Center at 762-4643 for more information. For more information: http://www.cityofjohnstown-ny.com/adult_day_care.htm 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. 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. 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. - 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.state.ny.us/nysdoh/epic/faq.htm
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 - Meals 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 the Fulton County Office for Aging at 736-5650 or visit this link: http://www.ombudsman.state.ny.us ADULT/NURSING HOMES
Central Assessment is available at 736-5718 to assist you with placement in these facilities. NEW TOOLS THAT SPAN THE GENERATIONS (36 Page document in PDF format)- (this document was developed under grant CFDA 93.779 from the US Dept of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Dept of Health and Human Services, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government) 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://www.orps.state.ny.us/ref/forms/pdf/rp467.pdf 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. SENIOR CLUBS - Bannertown 55+ Club, Presbyterian
Church, N. Main Street, Mayfield, NY 12117 Ida McGiniss Senior Club, 35 Church Street,
YWCA, Gloversville, NY 12078 Leona B Trumbull Senior Citizen Club and
Center (formerly Western Fulton County Senior Club and Center), 5740
State Highway 29, Lasslesville, 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 Senior Citizens Service Center,
109 E. Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095 50-55+ Senior Citizens Club of
Gloversville, 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 Day/Time: Monthly Senior Clubs & Centers Schedule and meeting Places Monday, January 5, 2009 Download Schedule Here (PDF Format) 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. Bus Transportation Schedule:
SENIOR NEWSLETTER - The OFA publishes a monthly 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 or 736-5718. WEATHERIZATION AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - This program brings together many different services to provide a comprehensive, long-term solution for the energy problems of frail, disabled, low income, people over 60. The Energy Services Packager assists the senior in applying for programs and benefits. Eligibility is based on individual program guidelines and receipt of benefits is contingent upon availability of funds. Energy conservation and weatherization benefits are based on priority energy saving measures identified in an energy survey audit report. Programs accessed through Energy Packaging are Department of State weatherization, HEAP emergency program, Care and Share, Farmers Home, Restore, Department of Housing & Urban Development grants, and referrals to many other community programs.
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