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!
We are busy preparing for a busy spring and summer already! The schedules are filling up, we’ve got lots of folks who want to come talk to you!
Of special note: we have a doctor asking to speak to older adults about falling and fall prevention – May 5 at the Hub - - we have the Department of Homeland Security coming to talk about Emergency Preparedness in May as well – you must register with them, but we can help if you cannot manage it. I’ve had several groups call and request presentations on certain topics, and if I can speak on them, I am happy to do that. Scams, Tech help and general OFA issues are all in my wheelhouse! Please make sure to check our newsletter each month.
We will be offering legal planning and gardening information, lunch and learns, non-lunch presentations, more exercise classes, and we have been providing more rides than ever before! The need is out there. Please consider volunteering to be a driver as many folks are unable to take themselves to the doctor, or they just may need a one-time ride to a medical appointment. We offer mileage and the satisfaction of being a good neighbor for our folks who need it.
Please consider making a phone call to the Public Service Commission of New York State. 1-800-342-3377. They must receive at least 3,000 complaints or concerns about the rate hike proposals from Central Hudson before they can do anything about it. There is a new proposal to hike the prices up even further. For many of our low-income adults, this is untenable at this point. Use your voice to help the entire group!
Don’t forget we have a mission to try and improve the tech expertise of older adults who need it – our classes are on Thursdays here at the Senior Hub, and we are willing to come to groups and present as well! Just let us know.
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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