Programs and Services We Provide:
2010 Directory of Services (.pdf download)

Senior Care Helpline - Preliminary telephone evaluation of long-term care needs.  Referrals to appropriate service programs ranging from delivery of meals to nursing home placements.  Follow-ups on calls.                                                                                       Marilyn Wekar:  364-3444

Ombudsman Program - Certified volunteers who act as advocates for residents in nursing homes, adult homes and assisted living facilities.  They work to resolve problems and concerns for the residents.                                                                         Michael Fober:  364-2109

HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) - People over age 60, who meet certain income guidelines or are collecting SSI, can be subsidized on their heating bills.  Their income and the number of people in the home determine the amount.         
             Madeline Hudson:  364-2108

EISEP (Expanded In-home Services for the Elderly Program) - Provides case management and non-medical in-home services to income eligible seniors 60 and over.  Potential clients cannot be receiving assistance from Medicaid or any other entitlement program.     364-2115

Caregiver Respite - Provides caregivers of Rockland seniors information on various respite programs.  This includes a week’s stay at a county assisted living facility, escort to doctors appointments, one day per week at the Bobbi Lewis Adult Day Center or Intergenerational Adult Day Center of Meals on Wheels, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support and an Alzheimer’s day support group.                                               Marilyn Wekar:  364-3444

WRAP (Weatherization Referral and Packaging) – Weatherization service for HEAP qualified seniors.                 Vincent D'Aquino:  364-2101

HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance) - Information and counseling assistance is available to seniors concerning Medicare, health insurance issues, private health insurance and related health benefits, including EPIC.  Services are available to all seniors regardless of income.                  Sharon Ryan:  364-2118 Email

VAC (Volunteer Action Center) - Recruits volunteers and refers them to various non-profit service groups and government agencies.  Includes the CHORE service where volunteers make minor home repairs at no cost.
Donna Nye: 364-2114

Senior Employment - Provides training and employment opportunities for low-income people age 55 and older.  Teaches new skills and enhances old ones and provides a transition into work in the private sector.
Darcy Bauer, Project Coordinator:  364-2107 

"Looking Forward" Newsletter -
Provides people with information on current issues relating to seniors.  Published every other month.                  
Sheila Berman, Editor:   364-2106

For other general information including obtaining senior housing lists, discount bus passes, legal referrals, directories, etc., please call our Main Desk:  364-2110 or visit our website at www.co.rockland.ny.us/Age