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
Each year the Office for the Aging (OFA) holds a public hearing to gather public comment regarding our services. A presentation of the results of the Office for the Aging’s Needs Assessment will be presented. We look forward to community input on our services. Please RSVP by October 20th to OFA 315-867-1121 of which location you would like to attend. Copies of the abstract are located below under "documents".
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Francesca’s Banquet & Catering 144 E Main St, Ilion, NY - Free breakfast will be served
Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Old Forge Library
220 Crosby Blvd, Old Forge, NY 13420 - Free light lunch will be served
Programs View all Programs

Age-Friendly Herkimer County
In 2019, Herkimer County Office for the Aging applied for a planning grant from the New York State O…

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

Food Sense Program Flyer for OCTOBER
NEW On-Line Ordering Available You can now place your Food $en$e orders online in three easy steps!…

Food Sense Program Flyer for October-OLD FORGE
ORDER BY MONDAY, October 13th AT NOON BY CALLING NICCOLLS CHURCH 315 369-3475 EACH U…

Herkimer County Job Seeker Survey
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FREE WILLS & Power of Attorney
Do you have a will? So many of us put off this important planning step. Lifespan partners with FreeW…

Free Technology Classes for Older Adults
T‑Mobile and Herkimer County Office for the Aging have partnered to provide FREE technology classes …

Alzheimer's Support Group at Foltsbrook Center
Alzheimer’s Support Group SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 5:30PM Foltsbrook Center, 104 N Wash…

Memory Screenings at the Herkimer County Office for the Aging
Screenings for Memory Concerns Now Available at the Herkimer County Office for the Aging…

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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Documents
Department: Office for the Aging
Document | Download |
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2025 Office for the Aging Annual Awards | Download |
2025 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
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Caregiver Newsletter - September 2025 | Download |
Caregiver Newsletter - August 2025 | Download |
Caregiver Newsletter - July 2025 | Download |
Caregiver Newsletter - June 2025 | 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
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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 |
Newsletters: Sharing the Spirit 2025
Document | Download |
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Newsletter - Sharing the Spirit April - June 2025 | Download |