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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

 

Community Events

A listing of classes, lectures, seminars and other events of interest to seniors and caregivers in Albany County.

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12-week Tune-Up Telephone Support Class
Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm, beginning March 14
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
 
A Quick Look: Alzheimer's
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 4:00pm
Registration required
 
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 4:00pm
Registration required
 
Medicare 101 Presentations
Presentations to be held throughout Albany County during 2012
 
Validation Theory and Therapeutic Fibbing
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 4:00pm
Registration required
 

Ongoing Support Groups:

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Caregiver Support Groups

1st Mon of each month | 6:00–7:15pm (Cohoes)
2nd Wed of each month | 6:00–7:15pm (Guilderland)

 
Caregiver Telephone Groups

Tue or Wed at 7:00pm (monthly meetings)
Albany County caregivers can participate in monthly support group "meetings" held by telephone conference call.

 
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)
Nearly half of all adults live with one or more long-term health conditions and often struggle to find ways to manage their conditions. Stanford University has developed an evidenced-based, multi-week workshop that helps participants learn self-care techniques to reduce pain and anxiety and manage their symptoms.

The workshop is led by trained facilitators, many of whom live with long-term conditions themselves. The workshops are available in-person through the University of Albany's Center for Excellence and Aging and Community Wellness Living Healthy program or online for a limited time through The National Council on Aging's website.
 
Demetia Support Group

1:00pm, 3rd Thursday each month

Support, information, resources and socialization in a comfortable and supportive environment, hosted by Community Caregivers in partnership with Alzheimer's Association.

 
Need Help Paying for Medicare?

You May Qualify for a Program that Will Reduce Your Medicare Costs!
To find out about benefits you may be eligible for, call Albany County NY Connects 447-7177 for more information.

 
THE EDDY Adult Children Support Group

1st Tuesday of every month.

 
THE EDDY Caregiver Support Group

1st and 3rd Thursday of every month

 
Transitions Support Group

4th Wed each month, 1:30pm
The Town of Colonie will provide a support group for seniors coping with a recent loss, death or other significant life change.

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

 

Senior Centers in Albany County

 

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"Making the Connection"

The Center for Excellence in Aging Services Making the Connection magazine features the Capital Region OASIS course and trip listing and RSVP volunteer opportunities.

Visit their website to download the latest issue! external website