SARATOGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH is currently doing a Saratoga County Community Health Assessment 2022.
What do you think about the health of our community? If you are 18 or older and live in Saratoga County, we want to hear from you! Please take this 15 minute survey and help us learn more. We will not share your answers with anyone.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q8CRNMM
SENIOR ADVICE.COM
Is a free resource webpage that provides comprehensive information on topics like financial support and in-home care options that are available in our area. They can connect you to caring, skilled senior care advisors to help you navigate through the process, or you can simply use their site as a research tool to make your own decisions and contact the facilities directly. Visit www.SeniorAdvice.com
for more information.
SARATOGA COUNTY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS TO DELIVER MEALS TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS
Immediate need for service to Ballston Spa, South Glens Falls, Wilton, Hadley, Schuylerville, Greenfield
BALLSTON SPA, NY -- The Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services is seeking volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in the following areas: Ballston Spa, South Glens Falls, Wilton, Hadley, Schuylerville, and Greenfield.
This important program helps many seniors, age 60 and older, remain independent in their homes by providing them with a nutritious ready-to-eat lunch each weekday.
Meals are picked up at 11AM and delivered until 1PM. Volunteers’ schedules are flexible to meet their availability.
To become a volunteer, individuals must submit paperwork, including references, to the Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services. Volunteers must have a valid driver license and their own vehicle. Training and orientation are provided to all volunteers.
Being a volunteer for this program is a gratifying experience as seniors look forward to seeing a friendly face with their meals.
Those interested in becoming a volunteer may call Carly at The Department of Aging and Youth Services at 518-363-4020 for details.
Saratoga County Office for the Aging Information
The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors and the Office for the Aging are committed to assisting our older citizens to remain in their homes and to actively participate in family and community life.
The Saratoga County Office for the Aging provides services for seniors throughout the County of Saratoga. These services create opportunities for active older people and meet the needs of those at risk of losing their independence. Older people have access to information and referral services, transportation, job and volunteer opportunities, senior center and day care center programs, congregate and home delivered meals as well as case management and in-home services.
The office is located in the County Services Building at 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa NY. The phone number is 518-884-4100. The fax number for the office is 518-884-4104. Hours: 9 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday Sandra Cross, Director General Inquiries – Email
https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/office-for-the-aging/
Visit their FaceBook page at: www.facebook.com/SaratogaCountyOFA/