Susan Koppenhaver, Director
1003 Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: 845-340-3456 or Toll Free at 1-877-914-3456
Fax: 845-340-3583
It is the mission of the Ulster County Office for the Aging to assist and empower older adults and their families to live as independently as possible, with dignity and purpose.
Ulster County will strive to reach more older adults and expand upon its current services by bringing them to remote and underserved areas of the County. This includes new educational health promotion, service enrollment and Senior advocacy program opportunities so they can stay in, and contribute to, their community.
Dear Ulster County Older Adults!
It’s April, and we are getting ourselves out of our winter cocoons and planning things all over the County. Besides all your spring bulbs coming up now (my yard has daffodils, crocus and tulips – early!), we’ve got things popping up on our calendars!
Please see the Buzz for what’s coming up to register this month – we’ve got workshops to help you prepare for emergencies at home, to help you grow things, and fun craft projects. As before, we are always looking for volunteer drivers and schedulers – think of it as paying forward – if you might need a ride in the future, consider being a driver for folks who need one now. You get mileage reimbursement, a chance to get to know someone you’ve never met before, and provide a wonderful deed for them!
Things your senior group may want to hear about or learn: Scams directed at older adults – huge industry, very profitable for the thieves doing it, and how to protect you and your assets against this terrible process. Tech help – besides our weekly tech classes here at the Senior Hub, our tech teachers are willing to come present to your group and provide individual help to assist you with problems or questions you may have related to your computer, smartphone, tablet, etc. Please let us know if you are interested in either of these very important topics.
In this uncertain climate, please know that the NY State Office of Aging is very committed to continue all the assistance and support we have enjoyed for years. They are fighting to keep that funding available for older adults to ensure we can continue to help you. Please do not hesitate to contact your representatives to help continue this, both on the State and the Federal level. They need to hear from you. Our services, and the services of all OFAs all over New York State and all other states of the Union, help millions of older adults age in place, get good, pertinent resources and information, eat better, exercise well, apply for Medicare plans, get help with estate planning, and a myriad of other important assistance.
In hoping that the Spring brings renewed energy, growth and health!
Susan Koppenhaver
Director
For information related to the Ulster County Office for the Aging 2024 Public Hearing - click here.
Live Well Kingston interviews John Dowley, Volunteer teaching OFA Senior Technology Classes. View the interview here: OFA Teacher Talks Tech! Demystifying your Personal Devices and Aging Well in Kingston. - Live Well Kingston
Links to upcoming activities and events happening in your area. Find things to do, places to go, and activities to enjoy from home at Age Well Kingston Community Events Guide
New York State GetSetUp - free online classes for Seniors at https://www.getsetup.io/partner/NYSTATE
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