Office For The Aging Hours of Operation: Director: Satellite Offices: Regional Training Bldg., Verona Village Senior Housing Weatherization Program |
Founded in 1975, the Office for the Aging provides a number of services, both directly and through subcontracts, for Seneca County residents 60 years of age and over.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Outreach Visits at the Office for the Aging
Seneca County Human Services Network
May 2013 Menu for Office for the Aging Nutrition Sites
May 2013 Senior Citizen Activities
The Seneca County Human Services Network 2013 Dates
Seneca County OFA Food Coop Sign Up & Pick Up Dates for 2013
Services:
- Information/Referral
- Outreach
- Transportation
- Telephone Reassurance
- Advocacy
- Home Delivered Meal
- Congregate Meals
- Energy Assistance (HEAP)
- Legal Assistance
- Recreation Programs
- Nutrition Counseling
- Mature Driving Course
- Home Repair
- Case Management
- In Home Aide Service
- Emergency Response Units
- Bi-Monthly Newsletter
- Loan Closet
- Weatherization
- Alzheimer's Support Group
- Tax Counseling/Assist.
- Health Screenings (BP)
- Nutrition Education
- Educational Presentations
- Long Term Care - Insurance, Education & Outreach Program (LTCIEOP)
- Health Insurance Counseling (HIICAP, SSA)
We have set, suggested contribution rates for some of our programs. Individuals are provided with a free and voluntary opportunity to contribute towards the cost of services. No senior citizen will be denied a services through our office or its subcontractors because of inability or unwillingness to contribute. All contributions remain confidential and are used to expand services. The one exception is the In Home Services Program (EISEP). Depending on your income, there is a sliding fee scale used for this program.
Resources:
- Caregiver Resource Guide
- Finger Lakes Chapter of American Red Cross
- For H.E.A.P. assistance contact the Office of the Aging at 539-1765
- Human Services Online Directory
- NY CONNECTS
- N.Y.S. O.F.A.
Weatherization Program:
Home Care Workers:
- Expanded In-Home Services to the Elderly Program (EISEP)
- Registry of Privately Available
Home Care Workers
This is a listing of privately available home care workers who are interested in work in the area. The worker and the persons obtaining the registry both sign waivers of liability releasing the County from any responsibility.
Forms:
Nutrition Program Information:
- South County Home Delivered Meals
This program provides home delivered meals in south Seneca County. One hot noon meal containing 1/3 RDA is delivered five days/week to homebound, isolated senior citizens. In addition, shelf life meals are provided for evenings, weekends, and holidays. The suggested contribution is $2.25/hot noon meal, $1.75/supper meal, and $4.00 for the three-meal package for weekends, holidays, or emergencies. - Meals on Wheels - North Seneca
Co.
This service provides one or two meals each day Monday through Friday delivered at lunchtime to homebound senior citizens who reside in north Seneca County. Each meal contains 1/3 of the recommended RDA. The suggested contribution is $3.30 per meal. - Nutrition Counseling Information
This service provides information and guidance to an individual and/or his/her caregiver to improve his/her health through proper nutrition. Based on the nutrition assessment, a care plan for counseling including follow-up is developed and implemented by a registered or a registration eligible dietitian.