| Contact Information |
Albany County Voice: (518) 447-7177
Ralph J. Scarano, Commissioner |
Department for Aging Programs & Services
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Welcome!
The Department for Aging works closely with its contracted agencies and senior centers [PDF*] throughout Albany County to provide seniors (60+) with high quality programs and services listed below.
For more information click on the program or service or call (518)-447-7177.
| Adult Day Care Program |
Social assistance in a supervised center environment. The program includes planned therapeutic and recreational activities, meals, and transportation. |
| Congregate Dining |
Seniors meet at various sites throughout the county for a hot meal approved by our registered dietitian. Nutrition education is provided. |
| Expanded In-Home Services to the Elderly Program (EISEP) |
EISEP provides in-home services, case management, non-institutional respite services, and ancillary services such as Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) to eligible seniors facing challenges with the activities of daily living. |
| Health Insurance Information and Counseling ('HIICAP') |
Counseling, education, and assistance regarding Medicare, (including Part D), New York State EPIC, Long Term Care Insurance, and other health insurance issues. |
| Home Delivered Meals |
Meals are delivered to seniors who are unable to prepare meals or who are nutritionally at risk. |
| In-Home Contact and Support |
Senior volunteers place frequent telephone calls or makes visits to homebound elderly. |
| Information and Assistance |
Experienced staff at the Albany County Department for Aging help seniors and their families find the community resources that best address their individual needs and concerns. Call 518-447-7177. |
| Legal Counseling and Assistance |
Legal advice and seminars are provided by attorneys knowledgeable in the areas of the law affecting seniors. Representation is available for income-qualified seniors. |
| Senior Community Services Employment Program |
Trained personnel provide assistance in preparing to work and finding work. Paid training is available for income qualified individuals 55 years and older. |
| Weatherization Referral and Packaging Program (WRAP) |
Through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), eligible low-income seniors are referred to WRAP services to help reduce fuel bills and increase home safety and comfort. Food Stamp eligibility also determined through this program. |
