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
COMMUNITY CENTERS
| North Merrick: |
Roslyn: |
| Brookside School |
1489 Old Northern Boulevard |
| Meadowbrook Road |
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| (516) 571-8675 |
(516) 571-8100 |
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.
Click
Here for Network of County Supported Senior Centers
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.
Click
here
for Information and Assistance Services/Publications
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.
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