Rockland County Office for the Aging

New York State Office for the Aging's official website and YouTube page provide many tutorials about applying for specific benefits.

Be aware of genetic testing scams!

Save the date!! The annual OFA Senior Picnic is happening on September 9th at Haverstraw Bay County Park! See flyer for details.

Older Adults Program at VCS presents a "lunch and learn panel" via Zoom. The topic will be "Time to Move: Talking to Your Older Adult About Relocation." Monday, June 28th, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. To register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZ0qd-qrrjgiGdxb7gOcjtX08Ksa0X4xS For more information call VCS at 845-842-9116.

Join us for Zumba! Beginning July 7th, we will hold 6 consecutive weekly classes at the Fire Training Center Auditorium. Registration required: 845-364-2110

Thank you, County Executive Ed Day, for stopping by our office on Public Service Day and for your kind, encouraging words. Director Cardoza-Izquierdo treated everyone to a delicious barbecue lunch in appreciation of the staff’s service throughout the year.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween!

Balancing the calories you eat and physical activity is key to maintaining a healthy weight. As you age, your metabolism how your body gets energy from food ... may slow down. Learn how exercise and healthy eating can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle and weight. https://go.usa.gov/x7Wja See more

Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour Saturday night. Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1st.

6 Simple At-Home Stress Relievers!

November is Caregiving Month! Watch this informative presentation with Director Greg Olsen of New York State Office for the Aging, Doris Green of the NYS Caregiving and Respite Coalition, and Deana Prest of the NYS Family Caregiver Support Program.

NY Project Hope helps people manage the changes brought on by COVID-19. It's okay to not be okay!

County Executive Ed Day discusses the latest COVID-19 developments. Topics covered include: Enforcement Actions... Latest Case Numbers Restrictions Census 2020 National Adoption Month See more

The Rockland County Government wants to answer your questions about COVID-19 and our local situation. Write them in the comments section of their post before 12:00 PM, Thursday, 10/27. County Executive Ed Day will answer your questions and provide a local update at 4:15 PM.

Be sure to keep wearing your masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others! Here is an important mask checklist from the CDC.

Our Senior Sunset Zumba event last week was wonderfully well-received. Feeling so much appreciation and gratitude for our sponsors, Active Physical Therapy and Wellness and Zumba instructor, Rafael Muniz III! Huge thanks to the OFA team for pitching in and facilitating everything. We are especially thrilled to have had such amazing seniors in attendance who so graciously and happily participated!

Learn more about the real-life benefits of exercise! https://go.usa.gov/x7act

An important reminder from the New York State Office for the Aging regarding the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, which continues to work for you and your family during the COVID19 pandemic. You have a voice! Watch the video or visit https://aging.ny.gov/long-term-care-ombudsman-program.

Early Voting begins today, Saturday, October 24!

Join the CDC's Zoom call on Monday, October 26, at 3pm. Their Partner Update Call topic is Healthy, Happy Holidays Fall Travel and Gathering Guidance. Anyone can join! Register here: https://bit.ly/3dOzTYo.