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Contact Information

Albany County
Department for Aging
162 Washinton Ave.
Albany, NY 12210
Phone: (518) 447-7177
Fax: (518) 447-7188

aging@albanycounty.com

Judy L. Coyne
Commissioner

 

Welcome!

The mission of the Department for Aging is to enable seniors (60+) to maintain an independent and self-directed lifestyle by providing the highest quality of supportive services to seniors, their families and caregivers. To access the programs and services we support, click here. 

We welcome your questions, input and suggestions. Contact us by email at: aging@albanycounty.com; or write us at: Albany County Department for Aging, 6 Floor, 162 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210; or call us at: (518) 447-7177.

Changes to Transportation Program beginning January 1, 2012

The Albany County Department for Aging is pleased to announce that starting January 1, 2012 CDTA ACCESS Transportation will be arranging all transportation services for The Albany County Department for Aging Senior Transportation Program. Through our arrangement with CDTA ACCESS, we will now be able to offer a variety of transportation options for seniors age 60+ that live in Albany County. Seniors will be able to call just one local phone number (518) 437-5161. More Information »

 
Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Program Changes
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Starting in 2012, enrollment in a Medicare Part D plan will be mandatory and EPIC members will be responsible for their Part D deductible and co-payments until they reach the Medicare coverage gap. Once members enter the coverage gap, EPIC will provide supplemental coverage to lower out-of-pocket expenses. CLICK HERE for more information about the changes and ways to afford medications
 

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Calendar of Community Events of interest to seniors and caregivers

The Capital Region Caregiver Coalition (CRCC)
The Capital Region Caregiver Coalition is an informal group of professionals dedicated to educating caregivers about the resources available to them in New York's Capital Region. See their website for upcoming events and current newsletter external website

 
Department for Aging Information and Assistance Line (518) 447-7177
 

Senior Centers in Albany County

 Health Insurance Information and Assistance Counseling (HIICAP)
 

Call (518) 447-7177 for senior job assistance, training and placement services

Call (518) 447-7177 for senior job assistance, training and placement services
 

The Driver Fitness Center: Click to learn more
The primary goal of the Driver Fitness Center is to empower and educate older adults with information, tools and resources to drive safer, longer and maintain their independence and self-sufficiency. Visit their website for more information and to find a fitness center: CLICK HERE