Office for the Aging / NY Connects
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 8:00am to 4:00pm
PUBLIC HEARING Come and receive information about services and programs for older adults offered by the Herkimer County Office for the Aging/NY Connects. Cost Savings programs will be discussed after the public hearing.
The Office for the Aging will hold a public hearing about services and programs for older adults. We look forward to your input on our programs and services.
FREE LUNCH
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Old Forge Library
220 Crosby Blvd, Old Forge, NY 13420
FREE BREAKFAST
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Francesca’s
144 E. Main St. Ilion
(Free parking; handicapped accessible; If you need any special accommodations such as
translation services or documents with larger print please let us know 3 business days prior
to the meeting).
SEE THE PUBLIC HEARING ABSTRACT BELOW IN THE DOCUMENTS
To reserve a seat call 315-867-1371, please RSVP by Friday, October 23, 2026
This information brought to you by NY Connects, your link to Long Term Services and Supports; www.herkimercountyny.gov , then departments, then Office for the Aging; phone 315 867-1121.
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
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Need To Know
CONTRIBUTIONS
Contributions can be made in someones memory or on someones behalf. You can specify which program you would like the contribute to.
“Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day” —Sally Koch
New York State Office for the Aging provides funding to local Office for the Aging's across New York State. Please visit the New York State Office for the Aging website.
Contributions can be sent to:
Herkimer County Office for the Aging
109 Mary Street Suite 1101
Herkimer, NY 13350
Make A Contirbution Online:
Quick Links
- Mid-York Library This link provides access to all local libraries.
- Alzheimer's Association
- A New Online Guide to Hearing Aids This link will take you to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) web site. They have a new web site for current and potential users of hearing aids.
- New York State Office for the Aging
- Advance Directives
- NYS Attorney General's Office Health and Prescription Discount Plans
- Basic Alzheimers & Dementia Info
- Social Security Direct
- Disabled American Veterans
- Online Classes with GetSetUp
- Family Caregivers Information
- Federal Trade Commission-Phone Scams
- Herkimer County Farmers Markets
- Herkimer County HealthNet, Inc.
- Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.
- Information on Medicare Savings Plans
- Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York
- Life Insurance Settlement Association
- Lifeline Discount Program Lifeline is an assistance program that provides discounts to help income-eligible consumers stay connected and save money on their
phone bills. - Medicare
- My Benefits
- MyMedicareMatters
Documents
Department: Office for the Aging
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| 2026 Office for the Aging Annual Awards | Download |
| 2026 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
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| Caregiver Newsletter- December 2025 | Download |
| Caregiver Newsletter- November 2025 | Download |
| Caregiver Newsletter- October 2025 | Download |
| 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: Sharing the Spirit 2025
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| Newsletter - Sharing the Spirit April - June 2025 | Download |
Kathy Fox
Director of Aging Services
109 Mary Street
Suite 1101
Herkimer, NY 13350
