Be a Planner, Not a Gambler! The Elder Preparedness Self-Assessment Tool

The Elder Preparedness Self-Assessment Tool (TEPSAT) is an on-line, interactive, performance-based tool that will help you measure how prepared you are for the elder years. The higher your score, the higher your level of preparedness. As you "take the test," TEPSAT directs you to valuable tools and resources that will help you further prepare for decision-making in those later years. Learn More »

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.

Benefits CheckUp
Find help with rent, property taxes, heating bills, meals and other needs. The quickest, easiest way to discover the benefits you or someone you care about deserve. Click the "Start" button at right. Typically takes 20-30 minutes.

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