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Services to the Elderly
Services to the Elderly

AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) - New York
http://www.aarp.org/states/ny/
A membership organization for people age 50 and older. Benefits include insurance, travel, driver safety, tax assistance, care giving, consumer advice, issues and advocacy, Senior Olympics, and more.

Altamont Senior Citizens
109 Fairview Avenue
Altamont, NY 12009
518-861-6030
Transportation, meals, activities, income tax assistance for Altamont area seniors, aged 60 and older.

Assisted Living in Albany, New York
http://www.thecityofalbany.com/assistedliving/index.html
A list of assisted living services options, with contact information.

Bethlehem Senior Citizen Services
445 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
518-439-4955 x. 4; FAX 518-439-1699
Information and referrals to services and programs for independently living residents of the Town of Bethlehem over the age of 60.

Colonie Senior Service Centers
P.O. Box 21
Newtonville, NY 12128
518-783-2823; FAX 518-783-2819
Programs and services for seniors including day care, housing, support groups, meals, transportation, health and wellness, recreation, cultural and educational enrichment.

Eastern Area Senior Service Center
P.O. Box 161, Community Avenue
Berlin, NY 12022
518-658-2141

Home Health in Albany, New York
http://www.thecityofalbany.com/homehealth/
A list of options with contact information for home health care services.

Hoosick Area Senior Service Center
69 Church Street
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
518-686-7550; FAX 518-686-7561; verenab@earthlink.net

New York State Office for the Aging
http://aging.state.ny.us
Information for older New Yorkers and their families, including in-home and community services, information and referral, job and volunteer opportunities, senior center and day care center programs, transportation, congregate and home delivered meals, homemaker and home health aide services, legal services, nursing home ombudsman services and counseling programs.

Nursing Homes in Albany, New York
http://www.thecityofalbany.com/nursinghome/index.html
A list of options with contact information for nursing homes and services.

Rensselaer County Department for Aging
County Office Building
Troy, NY 12180
518-270-2730
This countywide agency serves senior citizens with information and referral, employment, recreation, transportation, legal services, nutrition program (congregate and home-delivered meals), volunteer opportunities, advocacy and in-home services.

Senior Projects of Ravena
9 Bruno Blvd.
Ravena, NY 12143
518-756-8593
Meals, activities, transportation for those 60 years old and older.

Seniors Connect
http://www.uhls.org/seniorsconnect/index.html
Capital Region resources selected by librarians on senior centers, housing, libraries, books, family, home, the Internet, computers, money matters, retirement, insurance, health and wellness, fitness, leisure, hobbies, travel, and volunteering.

Southern Tier Senior Service Center
1800 East Schodack Road
Castleton, NY 12033
518-477-6581
Information and referral, health screening, meals, recreation, tax assistance, transportation for Rensselaer County residents age 60+.

Troy Area Senior Service Center
19 Third Street
Troy, NY 12180
518-270-2730: FAX 518-273-6889
Education, recreation, health, nutrition, legal, employment, meals, and other services for Rensselaer County residents 60 and older.

Watervliet Senior Citizens Center
1501 Broadway
Watervliet, NY 12189
518-273-4422
Classes, legal assistance, referrals, and screenings for seniors 60 years and older.

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Philip Ritter, Executive Director
28 Essex Street
Albany, New York 12206-2027
Phone: 518/437-9880, Fax: 518/437-9884