Washington County, NY Office for Aging & Disabilities Resource Center

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Every month we provide information about a variety of topics that we feel our community should be aware of. This information is provided by the free press and is called Community Connections. (Washington County Office for Aging's Newsletter). Please see the attached information being shared for this month. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 518-746-2420! Follow the link below and look for Community Connections:

Explore the September 2026 Community Connections edition for local events, health resources, family programs, fall activities and community services.

08/31/2026

We’re teaming up with The Hyde Collection to host another Pride Mixer on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 6–8 p.m.! This event is free, includes admission to The Hyde, and no registration is required. We had so much fun last year and are looking forward to doing it again this year! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

08/31/2026

Here's what's happening at the Library for the week of August 31. For more information or to register for programs visit our online calendar of events at https://crandall.librarycalendar.com/events/week/2026/08/31?bundles%5Blc_closing%5D=lc_closing&bundles%5Blc_event%5D=lc_event

08/31/2026

For caregivers of someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, concerns about wandering can be overwhelming.

Project Lifesaver is designed to provide an added layer of protection and peace of mind.

Participants wear a personalized wrist or ankle transmitter that emits a unique tracking signal. If they go missing, specially trained first responders use the signal to help locate them as quickly and safely as possible.

ADCSI offers Project Lifesaver at no cost to eligible families in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Warren and Washington counties.

Learn more and find out if Project Lifesaver is right for your loved one: https://loom.ly/-gEbU9o

08/28/2026

Washington County Office for Aging, in partnership with New York State Office for Aging, is proud to offer Washington County residents SilverShield services. SilverShield is an AI-powered, 24/7 protection program, designed to help older adults identify, report, and avoid scams via text, email, and/or phone. It provides personalized guidance, one-click reporting to the FTC/FBI, and community alerts against fraud.
SilverShield Scam & Fraud Prevention:
• How it Works: SilverShield acts as a "scam prevention buddy," allowing users to forward suspicious emails or texts to receive immediate advice on whether they are scams.
• Key Features: It provides instant analysis of potential fraud, gives actionable advice on what to do, and allows users to alert others about high-risk scams.
• Partnerships & Availability: The program is often deployed by state agencies (e.g., NY State Office for the Aging) and sometimes requires a subscription (e.g., $5/month), with potential for free access through local offices.
• Reporting: It facilitates reporting to the FTC and FBI, helping law enforcement tackle fraud.
• Target Audience: It is specially designed for seniors and caregivers to combat rising elder financial exploitation.
Washington County Office for Aging has been issued a limited number of FREE licenses for Washington County residents age 60 and older. All others are welcome to take advantage of the discounted subscription by scanning the QR code provided on this page. Please contact our office for details. (518) 746-2420

08/28/2026

🕊️ **TIME TO REMEMBER. TIME TO ACT.** 💜

August 31st is **International Overdose Awareness Day** — a time to remember those we have lost, support those who are grieving, and come together as a community to raise awareness and prevent future loss.

Please join us for **Overdose Memorial @ Tree of Hope** in both Glens Falls and Hudson Falls.

💜 **Glens Falls City Park**
• 4:00 PM – Narcan Training
• 5:00 PM – Memorial
• 5:30 PM – All Recovery

💜 **Hudson Falls Juckett Park**
• 6:00 PM – Narcan Training
• 7:00 PM – We Recover Together

Whether you come to remember someone you love, support someone in recovery, learn how to use Narcan, or simply stand with our community — **you are welcome.**

Together, we remember. Together, we recover. Together, we can save lives. 💜