A MESSAGE FROM
THE COMMISSIONER

Nassau County made a commitment more than thirty years ago when it became one of the first county governments in the nation to confer Department status on the agency dedicated to providing programs and services for the over 60 population. As the designated Area Agency on Aging for Nassau County under the federal Older Americans Act, with additional support from the New York State Office for the Aging and Nassau County, we empower older persons to live more independently in their own homes and communities. Our updated web site now offers information about a vast array of programs and services designed to enhance the lives of our County’s 257,000 senior residents.

We hope you find this site useful in identifying the many resources available to senior citizens and their caregivers. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact our Help-Line at (516) 227-8900. We are here to help you!

Sincerely,

Sharon Mullon, D.Min. 

COUNTY OF NASSAU
DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIRS 

MAIN OFFICE

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The NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIRS is responsible for advising the County Executive and government officials on the problems and needs of the County’s 257,000 residents age 60 and over. As the official Area Agency on Aging for Nassau County, the Department develops a county-wide plan to provide services that assist older persons to remain independent and living in their own homes for as long as possible. The Department also serves as a funding agency for programs offered by other voluntary and government agencies. It provides more than 90 programs in the areas of health, counseling, employment, legal services, volunteerism, home care, transportation, nutrition, etc., to improve the quality of life for older persons. The Department also serves as an advocate for the elderly. One of the newest Department programs, Nassau*NYConnects, provides persons of all ages with information, referrals, and assistance in accessing long term care services and programs.

In addition to the main office in Uniondale, the Department operates two five-day-a-week multi-purpose senior centers. In cooperation with local community agencies, the Department maintains 16 additional senior centers which provide daily hot lunches and social and recreational programs, six adult day service centers, and twelve senior lunch programs.
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The Department offers workshops and seminars for seniors and those interested in working in the field of gerontology. Information and Assistance Fairs coordinate representatives from many different agencies and provide a single point of entry for senior citizens and their caregivers to health and human services information in a friendly community location.

Speakers are available to address service organizations, community groups, church and temple groups, and schools. Copies of Department publications on many subjects of interest to seniors, their families, and other members of the aging network are available.
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The NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIRS has earned a national reputation as a model office for the aging. It has been called “one of the most effective agencies in the nation serving the elderly.” The National Association of Counties has cited the Department as an “outstanding example of how a county works with and for its elderly citizens.”

The Department supports and recommends legislation at state and federal levels that will positively impact the lives of seniors living in Nassau County. Testimony is given at legislative and public hearings, and information on legislative issues affecting older persons is provided on request. A Legislative Technical Advisory Committee of senior citizens meets with the Department on a continuing basis to develop recommendations reflecting a consensus of their thinking.