Dear Friends and Colleagues:
Older New Yorkers are a great resource for our State. They have made tremendous contributions to our social fabric. We want to support them and their families to live their lives with dignity and independence, and we dedicate ourselves to protecting their health, safety and independence.
New York State offers a wide array of services for our growing population of elders. The New York State Office for the Aging, in cooperation with county and borough programs for aging in New York City, helps to guide elders, their families and caregivers to opportunities that enhance their lives. Our office is also charged with advocating for our elders at every level of government and throughout our local communities. We are committed to conveying their views, protecting their rights and ensuring that their needs are addressed.
Through our programs and services we aim to address the needs that the elderly and their families may have, and we strive to make their lives better. The information available through this web site is designed to give visitors the practical information they need to access services and programs in their communities as well as those resources available statewide.I hope you find this information useful and beneficial. And remember, we are only a free phone call away. Our Senior Citizen Help Line can be reached during normal business hours at 1-800-342-9871.
Cordially,
Michael J. Burgess
Director
