A 24-hour nationwide emergency response service for individuals with Alzheimer's or another dementia who wander or who have a medical emergency.
For risk factors and more information, visit alz.org/safety
Lifestyle Business: Senior Wellness
Address:
Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter
2 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 103
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone:
(800) 272-3900
Website: http://www.alz.org
Class with Angel Ortloff.
Smartbells® uses revolutionary sculptured weights to increase flexibility, strength, & balance with gentle movement. Exercise for health and fun!
$8 suggested donation. For more information, call:
Address:
Reuner Cancer Support House
80 Mary’s Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone:
(845) 339-2071 x100
Hours:
Thursdays, 9:30-10:45am
Website: http://www.hahv.org/
You may be eligible to get help from your state paying your Medicare premiums. If you meet certain conditions, you may also get help paying for Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. If you are a Medicare recipient and your gross monthly income is $1377 OR LESS (Married income $1847 OR LESS),
you may be eligible. Call the Office for the Aging to make an appointment with one of our Health Insurance counselors for free, unbiased assistance with Medicare and to find out more about the Medicare Savings Program.
Address:
1003 Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone:
(845) 340-3456
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5 PM. Saturday - Sunday, closed.
Website: http://ulstercountyny.gov/aging
The Catholic Guild for the Blind assists seniors aged 55+ who are legally blind with maintaining independence in their homes. The staff provides instruction in adaptive techniques to ensure safety in all aspects of independent living. Services include: teaching techniques for safe meal preparation, providing equipment specially designed to help people with low vision manage everyday chores, assistance with home organization to create easier access to belongings, tips for banking and paying bills, special labeling of clothes for easier identification, teaching safe mobility in the home and neighborhood, techniques to manage personal and health care needs, assistance accessing community resources, and referrals for low vision services. Ulster County: 917-510-3146.
Address:
Dutchess County
218 Church St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone:
(845) 452-1400
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
Home delivered meals can help seniors stay independent in their own homes.
Are you or someone you know unable to take care of meal preparation?
The Ulster County Office for the Aging Home Delivered Meals Program provides a nutritious, hot (or frozen) meal delivered to seniors at NO cost, Monday-Friday.
The meals served are planned by a registered dietitian and each meal provides one-third of a senior’s daily nutritional needs.
Do you know someone who might benefit from home delivered meals?
Qualified seniors must: be 60 years of age or older, be a resident of Ulster County and have difficulty preparing own meals.
For more information, please call the Ulster County Office for the Aging: 845-340-3456.
Address:
Office for the Aging
1003 Development Ct.
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone:
(845) 340-3456
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Saturday & Sunday, closed.
A free resource that provides senior citizens with comprehensive information on topics like financial support, organizations, and available care options for every city in New York that can help them stay connected with their community.