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Mountain Lodge Park & Glenwood Hills Residents Association, Inc. 

Membership Dues and Instructions: 

Residents 65 or older pay $30 per year.


OFFICE FOR THE AGING PROGRAMS


Primary funding sources for the OFA are entitlements under the Federal Older Americans Act of 1965, the New York State Community Services for the Elderly Programs (CSE), the New York State Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the New York State Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP). Programs provided for Orange County seniors through these entitlements include:


ADULT DAY CARE

For persons who are frail, dependent or isolated, adult day care offers an organized program of social and health activities in a group setting. The program gives participants an opportunity to socialize in a stimulating environment and provides respite for family members.


ADVOCACY

A priority of the OFA is making sure the special needs of senior citizens are brought to the attention of federal, state and local governments. An on-going service provided by OFA's staff and volunteers, advocacy activities include grass-roots input from senior citizens residing in the OFA's service area.
BILINGUAL INFORMATION SERVICES
The Office for the Aging has bilingual staff to assist older Hispanic persons access needed services.


CAREGIVER SERVICES

Caregiver Services are dedicated to helping family caregivers take good care of themselves while continuing to care for their loved ones. Information and assistance, educational programs, support groups and services providing respite are available to adults acting as caregivers to elderly individuals, and to relatives aged 60 and over who are serving as primary caregivers to children under the age of 18.

CASE MANAGEMENT

Staff coordinates the delivery of non-medical personal care in the home for older adults whose need for this service is determined by the OFA's Case Manager in accordance with State guidelines through the Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP). This program is a sliding-scale fee-for-service program for non-Medicaid older adults.


HEALTH PROMOTION, EDUCATION, HOUSING

The Office for the Aging provides health-related activities through the annual Senior Games, the Wellness Volunteer Exercise, Osteoporosis Prevention and Line Dance Programs.


HEALTH SCREENING

Health education, information and screenings are provided at many Dining Programs and Senior Centers in the County. Objectives are to promote chronic disease management, improve medication administration; screening for hypertension; and to provide education and information on preventable diseases.


HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP)


This program provides assistance with fuel/utility costs to low income older adults whose eligibility for this benefit is partially based on income. 845-291-4000/ http://www.otda.state.ny.us/main/heap/


HOMEMAKING/PERSONAL CARE and HOUSEKEEPING/CHORE SERVICES

Trained, supervised personnel are available to assist older people needing non-medical help in the home with their personal care in the areas of bathing, dressing, and grooming. Personnel are also available to assist with such activities as housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation.


INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE

The Office for the Aging provides current information on opportunities and services available, defines the problems and capacities of the individuals, counsels individuals and provides linkages to the opportunities and services that are available, and to the extent
possible, ensure that the individuals receive the services they need.


IN-HOME CONTACT AND SUPPORT

For the many older persons in Orange County that lives alone, OFA sponsors services and activities designed to provide support to homebound individuals and people with limited ability to leave their homes. A Friendly Visitor program that offers regular telephone contact, in-home visits, and shopping assistance is available.


LEGAL SERVICES

Legal questions and problems on a wide array of topics are resolved through professional legal representation. Priority areas for legal assistance include Insurance Issues, Landlord/Tenant Disputes, Consumer Affairs, Advanced Directives and Housing Issues.


NY STATE ELDERLY PHARMACEUTICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE (EPIC)

The EPIC insurance program helps persons age 65 and over cope with the high cost of prescription drugs. EPIC is an inexpensive cost-sharing program, which can save eligible persons 60% of their prescription drug expenses.


OFA ADVISORY COUNCIL

The OFA Advisory Council is a working council appointed by the County Executive and the Orange County Legislature. It is composed of prominent senior citizens and community leaders and meets six times per year to review activities of the OFA and to advise on aging programs and policies.


PHOTO IDENTIFICATION CARD

Many local merchants voluntarily provide discounts on merchandise and services with proof of age. Airlines now require a photo ID issued by a government entity for air travel. One form of identification is OFA’s Identification Card, which serves both purposes, available for a fee of only $3.00. Cards are issued monthly at the Office for the Aging.


RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)

RSVP provides schools, hospitals, non-profit agencies and organizations with volunteers ages 55+. Volunteers share their knowledge, skills and abilities, time and talent volunteering with organizations best suited to individual needs and interests. Program benefits include mileage reimbursement, RSVP insurance and meal stipend.

SENIOR DINING PROGRAMS

The Dining Program prepares and distributes home delivered meals to eligible seniors. In addition, the Dining Program operates eight sites around the County where seniors are served a noontime meal. The Dining Programs offer social activities, exercise programs and craft groups. Transportation is available to many Programs.


SENIOR GAMES

An annual event co-sponsored by the Orange County Office for the Aging and Department of Parks, Senior Games provide fun and friendly competition for individuals 55 and over. Events include Games Day, Bingo, Track and Field, Nature Walks, Treasure Hunts and many more activities.

THE SILVER VOICE

The Silver Voice is a newsletter for and about senior citizens. This newsletter contains health promotion information, as well as other important information about legal, quality-of-life, safety, and other issues of concern to seniors.
Each issue is distributed free of charge at many County locations. Contact OFA to have your name added to the mailing list.


TAX PREPARATION

RSVP and other trained volunteers assist older persons with preparing and filing state and federal tax forms. Volunteers are certified by the IRS.


TRANSPORTATION

Limited access to transportation for seniors to medical appointments, congregate meal sites and senior centers and shopping areas is available. This service is not available in all areas of Orange County.


WEATHERIZATION REFERRAL AND PACKAGING PROGRAM (WRAP)

The WRAP Program serves eligible low-income, energy vulnerable elderly households. Eligibility for WRAP is based on criteria similar to HEAP.


Further information on any of these services is available by calling the Orange County Office for the Aging at (845) 291-2165 or e-mail ofa@co.orange.ny.us
You can also visit the Office for the Aging Website by clicking here.


Town of Blooming Grove
Dial-A-Bus




1-866-496-2877
Call toll free
LOW COST TRANSPORTATION OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
 
To make a reservation call 1-866-496-2877 Monday through Friday 9:00am-1:00pm. Must call at least one day (24 hours) in advance.

FARES: $.50 for seniors & disabled
$1.00 for all others.
Children under 5 yrs. are FREE

ADA Notice:
Any passenger requesting an ADA-accessible bus must inform us no later than 48 hours prior to departure.


 
SCHEDULE INFORMATION


TUESDAY
Provides transportation to Vails Gate (including connection to Newburgh-Beacon Bus) and Adams Fairacre Farms. Transportation also provided to nutrition site in Blooming Grove.

WEDNESDAY
Provides transportation to Monroe, Harriman, and Woodbury Commons. Transportation also provided for medical offices in the area.

THURSDAY
Provides transportation to Vails Gate. Transportation also provided to nutrition site in Blooming Grove.

FRIDAY
Provides transportation to Monroe (including connection to Shortline Trolley), Harriman, and Woodbury Commons. Transportation also provided for local service in Blooming Grove/Washingtonville (including nutrition site and senior centers).

SATURDAY
Provides tranportation to Chester/Shoprite Mall area (including Chester 6 Cinema) the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month.

 
ONE WAY FARE
Adults: $1.00
Seniors/Handicapped: $.50
Children under 5 years old: free
 

 
Contact Information:
Warwick Transit System
Attn: Sharon Lisberg
132 Kings Highway
Warwick, NY 10990

Phone: 1-866-496-2877
Fax: 847-987-1442
E-mail:
dpw@warwick.net