OFA News
OFA Announces Partnership with Blooming Health
Today the Montgomery County OFA shared news of its partnership with aging in place technology service, Blooming Health. As a result of the partnership, different senior services affiliated with the Montgomery County OFA will leverage Blooming Health’s platform to engage Montgomery County older citizens and their families…
Enroll in Medicare: It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3…
You've heard the saying... It's as easy as 1 2 3. That's how easy it is to enroll in Medicare when you're turning 65! Step 1: Contact the Social Security Administration to enroll in Medicare 3 months before your 65th birthday or you can do it the month of or 3 months...
Farm to OFA is coming back this summer!
Montgomery County Office for Aging, Inc. is continuing a program to help you better access local, fresh fruits and vegetables. Sign-up ahead of time to pre-order $8 worth of produce from Gray’s Garden and Greenhouse, out of St. Johnsville. Once signed up, an OFA staff...
Container Gardens: Grow Your Own Herbs!
Are you age 60 or older? Are you a resident of Herkimer, Fulton or Montgomery County? Contact Amanda Curtin, with SNAP-Ed NY Email: acurtin@officeforaging.com Phone: 518-843-2300 You will receive all the necessary equipment to start a small windowsill herb garden,...
July–August 2021 Lifespan
Please enjoy our latest issue of Lifespan! Download the Current Issue of...
Vaccination Card Scams
Sharing your COVID-19 vaccine card on social media can provide pieces of key information that scammers use to: 1) Steal your identity. 2) Manufacture fake COVID-19 vaccination cards. Posting content that includes your date of birth, health care details or other...
Rob Constantine Recovery Community and Outreach Center
Yoga is back in November. We are also introducing a new Family Recovery Group at St. Ann’s in Amsterdam. We have extended our hiking season, too (weather permitting).
Pass the Buck
“PASS THE BUCK” November 2020 to benefit the Montgomery County Office for Aging, Inc.
Montgomery County Business Development Center Opens Office To Assist With Census Completion
Census Collection Ends September 30 (FONDA, NY) – Completing the 2020 U.S. Census can have a profound impact on the community. Whether it’s federal aid for roads, schools, health care or emergency services, without an accurate count Montgomery County could lose out....
Farmers Market Coupons ARE IN!
Any senior 60 years of age and older who meets income eligibility criteria can receive these coupons to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from local authorized farmers markets. Monthly income needs to be at or below: $1968 per month for a one-person household $2658...