Senior Information
Welcome to our dedicated Senior Information Page! This section is designed to offer helpful resources and support specifically for our senior community. We are committed to regularly updating this space with new information, tools, and tips that can enhance your well-being and quality of life. Please visit us often to stay informed and benefit from the latest updates. We’re here to support you every step of the way!
Senior Meet
Join us for a warm and welcoming evening on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 PM in the HCC dining area. Seniors enjoy a freshly prepared, catered dinner at a nominal cost, fostering social connections and lively conversations.
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Senior Social
In addition to monthly Senior Meet, we’ve introduced a weekly gathering to foster a stronger sense of community among seniors. We meet every Wednesday at 2 PM. Seniors are invited to join in games and discuss new ideas.
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Hosting Students
This initiative pairs seniors (Hosts) with college students (Guests) for a mutually beneficial living arrangement. Guests pay subsidized rent and assist with agreed-upon tasks while ensuring privacy and confidentiality for all participants.
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Resources
Find contact information for senior service organizations in New York’s Capital Region, including state and county offices that support aging adults.
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Senior living alone
If you are a Senior living alone and if you want to reduce anxiety for your relatives & friends, there is a simple process you can follow to reassure them.
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Contact and Feedback Form
Need to reach us or share feedback? Get in touch using our contact form and we’ll respond promptly to address your concerns.
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Senior Meet
This is a monthly HCC program open to all seniors, with no membership fee required to attend. The details of the program are as follows:
- Meeting Schedule: We meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 PM in the HCC dining area.
- Cost: Each attendee pays $12, which includes $10 for the dinner and $2 for a charity donation.
- Program Flow:
- The program coordinator collects the $12 from each attendee at the start.
- Dinner is served, followed by socializing among the attendees.
- Periodically, we organize special events, such as:
- Inviting guest speakers to present useful information for seniors.
- Hosting entertainment programs.
- Screening special TV programs, etc.
- Coordinator Contact: The program is coordinated by Mr. Mithilesh Kumar. You can reach him by filling out the Contact and Feedback Form. If you want to receive updates about this monthly program or plan to attend, please contact him directly.
- Attendance Policy: Seniors who have confirmed their attendance are required to pay the $12 fee, even if they are unable to attend for any reason. This policy ensures we can cover the costs of the prepaid meals arranged with the caterer.
Hosting Students
The Host will enter into an agreement with the Guest to provide living accommodation for a specified period. In return, the Guest will pay a subsidized rent, assist with the Host’s specified needs, and share normal household duties and upkeep responsibilities. Both the Host and Guest will respect each other’s privacy and confidentiality.
Either the Host or the Guest can formally terminate this arrangement with a 30-day notice.
Process
- The HCC Board will appoint a representative to liaise with the Senior Services team.
- The Senior Services team will prepare an application form and submit it to the HCC Board representative for review and approval.
- The Host (a member of the Senior Services team) will complete the application form with specific details reflecting their preferences and submit it to the HCC Board representative.
- The HCC representative or the Senior Services representative will forward the Host’s application to the local university student associations and their faculty advisors.
- The university student associations and their faculty advisors will canvass prospective Guest students, assist them in completing the Guest application form, and provide a confidential assessment of the Guest’s suitability. These forms will be forwarded to the HCC Board representative, who will in turn pass them on to the specific Host(s).
- The Host will have sole responsibility and authority to:
- (a) Reject any Guest candidate.
- (b) Interview the Guest, modify the living arrangement as needed, and ensure both parties sign the modified application form.
The Guest will pay the specified deposit amount to the Host, as outlined in the application form.
- The Host will provide the signed application form to:
- (a) The HCC Board representative.
- (b) The Senior Services representative.
- (c) The university student association representative.
- (d) The faculty advisor.
- The Host will keep all four representatives informed of:
- (a) Any violations of the agreement by either party and the proposed resolution.
- (b) The conclusion of the agreement with the Guest.
Seniors Living Alone
- Send a daily message at a fixed time window every day (such as 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.). The message could be as simple as “Good Morning: Happy Monday” and may include a photo of a family member, a flower, a famous Indian temple, or an inspirational quote from a well-known figure. The content is flexible, and while you do not expect a response, the recipient will feel reassured that you are doing well as of the time the message was sent.
- Engage community volunteers to visit seniors on a regular basis, scheduled on a mutually convenient day and time. These visits offer companionship, opportunities for conversation, and assistance with outings if needed, providing both social interaction and a sense of connection to the community. Volunteers can also help with light tasks, if appropriate, and ensure the senior feels supported and valued.
- A small group of seniors can visit and celebrate the birthdays of such seniors.
Resources
Albany Guardian Society (AGS)
- Address: 12 Corporate Woods Blvd., Albany, NY 12211
- Phone: (518) 434-2140
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://albanyguardiansociety.org/
Founded in 1852, AGS offers over 150 free classes for aging adults, their families, and caregivers, available both in-person and online via Zoom. They provide personalized “Troubleshooting, Tips, and Training in the Use of Electronic Devices” classes with UAlbany students every Monday and Wednesday from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, offering 45-minute individual training sessions. Registration is required.
New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA)
- Address: 2 Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223
- Phone: (800) 342-9871
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://aging.ny.gov/
NYSOFA provides comprehensive services and resources for older adults, including caregiver support, health and wellness programs, and assistance with long-term care options, helping older New Yorkers remain independent, active, and engaged in their communities.
County Offices for the Aging
Albany County
- Address: 162 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
- Phone: (518) 447-7177
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.albanycountyny.gov/departments/aging
Rensselaer County
- Address: 99 Troy Road, Suite 306, East Greenbush, NY 12061
- Phone: (518) 270-2767
- Website: https://www.nyconnects.ny.gov/providers/rensselaer-county-department-for-the-aging-sofarensap262
Saratoga County
- Address: 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
- Phone: (518) 884-4100
- Website: https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/department-of-aging-and-youth-services/services-for-seniors/
Schenectady County
- Address: 107 Nott Terrace, Suite 305, Schaffer Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308
- Phone: (518) 382-8481
- Website: https://www.schenectadycountyny.gov/sltc
Columbia County
- Address: 325 Columbia Street, Suite 231, Hudson, NY 12534
- Phone: (518) 828-4258
- Website: https://sites.google.com/a/columbiacountyny.com/columbia-county-office-for-the-aging/
Greene County
- Address: 411 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414
- Phone: (518) 719-3555
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.greenegovernment.com/departments/human-services-greene-gov/elderly
Washington County
- Address: 383 Broadway, Building B, Fort Edward, NY 12828
- Phone: (518) 746-2420
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.washingtoncountyny.gov/Directory.aspx?DID=4