Mission Statement

To improve and enrich the quality of life for all older persons residing in Broome County by promoting the dignity and independence of the older person and ensuring comprehensive and coordinated services are readily available while fostering public awareness of the value and contribution of older persons to the community.

Description

The Broome County Office for Aging provides a wide array of services to residents age 60 and over and their caregivers. Many services are operated directly, while some are contracted through community agencies.

The Broome County Office for Aging is one of 59 Area Agencies on Aging in New York State. The agency is dedicated to being a focal point for information, advocacy and coordination of aging services. Services are provided directly by the agency and through contracts with 13 community organizations. Through several locations and programs, the Office for Aging annually provides services to 35% of the senior citizen population of the County.

Office for Aging services fall into four main categories:

1. Access - Caregiver Counseling and Support, Information and Assistance, Intake, and Senior News.
2. In-home Services - Case Management, Enriched Living, Expanded In-home Services for the Elderly, Home Delivered Meals, Mental Health Services, Shopper Program.
3. Community Based Services - Health and Wellness Programs, Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program, Home Repair Program, Legal Services, Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Senior Centers, Social Adult Day Care, Transportation, Volunteer Program and WRAP.
4. Benefit Programs - Senior Opportunities - GROW, and Foster Grandparent Program - and Energy Assistance (HEAP).

   Funding for Broome County Office for Aging programs is provided by, Broome County government, the US Administration on Aging, the New York State Office for Aging, and the Corporation for National & Community Service. Funding is received from the Federal government under Title III of the Older Americans Act, the New York State Office for Aging, local municipalities, and private grants. Most services are offered for a contribution or at no charge.

The Broome County Office for Aging does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin or sponsor, or subject any persons to any discrimination in his civil rights.