Rockland County Office for the Aging

08/31/2026

Alzheimer’s Association staff will be holding office hours at the Office for the Aging this Wednesday, September 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and on the first Wednesday of every month.

If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, have questions about memory loss, or would like information about local resources to help living with dementia, please contact Theresa Aguilera with the Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley NY Chapter at 800-272-3900 or the Office for the Aging at 845-364-2110.
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El personal de la Asociación de Alzheimer tendrá horas de oficina en la Oficina para el Envejecimiento este miércoles, 2 de septiembre, de 10:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m., y el primer miércoles de cada mes.

Si usted cuida a un ser querido con Alzheimer u otra demencia, tiene preguntas sobre la pérdida de memoria o desea información sobre recursos locales para ayudar a las personas que viven con demencia, comuníquese con Theresa Aguilera de la Asociación de Alzheimer, Capítulo del Valle de Hudson NY, al 800-272-3900 o con la Oficina para las Personas de Edad al 845-364-2110.

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day!

From companionship to encouraging us to get out and stay active, dogs can bring so much to our lives at every age. Today, we celebrate our furry friends and all the joy they bring.

Happy ! Meet some of NCOA staff's favorite furry friends. 💙 🐾 🐶

Did you know caring for and interacting with pets can help us get more daily exercise, manage stress and stay socially engaged with our communities as we age? Here's how: https://bit.ly/4cvFH7p

08/25/2026

📢 Have Questions About Long-Term Care?

Meet with a NYS Certified Long-Term Care Ombudsman at the Rockland County Office for the Aging.

📍 50 Sanatorium Road, Building F, Pomona, NY
🕙 August 27, 10 AM – 12 PM

The Tri-County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is here to educate, advocate, and empower residents across Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam.

And remember — an Ombudsman is available at our location every last Thursday of the month.

📞 More info: 914-500-3406 or 845-364-2110
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08/21/2026

Today, on National Senior Citizens Day, the Rockland County Office for the Aging recognizes and celebrates the many contributions, experiences, and perspectives of older adults in our community.

We are grateful for all that older adults have given, and continue to give, to their families, friends, and the Rockland County community.

08/18/2026

BRIDGES will be holding office hours at the Office for the Aging this Thursday, August 20, and every third Thursday of the month. Stop by between 1–3 p.m. to meet Mari Rodriguez, BRIDGES’ Outreach Coordinator, and learn about the resources and support available.

For more information, call BRIDGES at 845-624-1366 x112 or the Office for the Aging at 845-364-2110.

BRIDGES is a community-based, peer-driven, cross-disability nonprofit dedicated to advocating for and empowering people with disabilities. Their core Independent Living services include: • Peer Counseling • Independent Living Skills Training • Information & Referral • Individual & Systems Advocacy • Transition Supports
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BRIDGES ofrecerá horas de atención en la Oficina para el Envejecimiento este jueves, 20 de agosto, y el tercer jueves de cada mes. Pase entre la 1:00 p. m. y las 3:00 p. m. para conocer a Mari Rodriguez, Coordinadora de Alcance Comunitario de BRIDGES, y obtener información sobre los recursos y el apoyo que ofrecen.

Para obtener más información, llame a BRIDGES al 845-624-1366 ext. 112 o a la Oficina para el Envejecimiento al 845-364-2110.

BRIDGES es una organización comunitaria sin fines de lucro, dirigida por personas con discapacidades y para personas con discapacidades, dedicada a defender los derechos y promover la independencia de las personas con discapacidades. Sus servicios principales de Vida Independiente incluyen:

• Asesoramiento entre pares • Capacitación en habilidades para la vida independiente • Información y referencias • Defensa y promoción de los derechos individuales y del sistema • Apoyos para la transición

08/17/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬!

The Rockland County Office for the Aging, in collaboration with the Parkinson’s Wellness Project, invites you to a discussion of the non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease.

Featured Speaker:
Jackie Rivera
Patient Educator, Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Jackie Rivera earned her Doctorate in Nursing Leadership from Quinnipiac University in 2019. She joined Acadia Pharmaceuticals in a newly created Patient Educator role focused on providing education and increasing awareness for patients and caregivers.

Wednesday, August 19
2:00–3:00 PM

Registration is required. To register, call 845-364-2100 and speak with an OFA staff member.

For Rockland County residents, age 60 and over.

08/14/2026

🛡️ SilverShield Scam & Fraud Protection Service

Not sure if it's a scam? Get help before you respond.

SilverShield is a free scam and fraud protection service available through the Rockland County Office for the Aging and funded by the New York State Office for the Aging. Whether you've received a suspicious text, email, phone call, website link, or pop-up, SilverShield can help determine if it's legitimate and guide you on what to do next.

SilverShield can help with:
• Suspicious texts and emails
• Phishing links and pop-ups
• IRS and Medicare impersonation scams
• Grandparent and family emergency scams
• Romance, lottery, and prize scams
• Unexpected password reset requests
• And more

No app or technical skills are required.

Interested in enrolling?
Call the Rockland County Office for the Aging at 845-364-2100 to schedule an appointment.

08/13/2026

Sharing from SMP National Resource Center: Protect your Medicare! Remember — Medicare won’t call you, never share your number except with your provider, and Medicare doesn’t send plastic cards. Stay safe!

Be aware! Protect your Medicare. Three tips to remember:
1. Medicare will never call you.
2. Never share your Medicare number with anyone except your provider.
3. Medicare will never send you a plastic card.

08/12/2026

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley at OFA – Friday, August 14

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley will hold office hours at the Rockland County Office for the Aging in Pomona this Friday, August 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please note that, for August only, office hours have been moved from the first Friday to the second Friday.

They provide free, comprehensive civil legal services to low-income individuals and families, helping to protect rights, promote justice, and ensure equal access to legal assistance.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 845-476-3831. You can also contact the Office for the Aging at 845-364-2110 for assistance.
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Servicios Legales del Valle del Hudson en la Oficina para el Envejecimiento – Viernes, 14 de agosto

Servicios Legales del Valle del Hudson ofrecerá horas de atención en la Oficina para el Envejecimiento del Condado de Rockland, en Pomona, este viernes 14 de agosto, de 10:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m. Tenga en cuenta que, solo durante el mes de agosto, el horario de atención se ha cambiado del primer viernes al segundo viernes del mes.

La organización ofrece servicios legales civiles integrales y gratuitos a personas y familias de bajos ingresos, ayudando a proteger sus derechos, promover la justicia y garantizar el acceso equitativo a la asistencia legal.

Para obtener más información o programar una cita, llame al 845-476-3831. También puede comunicarse con la Oficina para el Envejecimiento al 845-364-2110 para recibir asistencia.

08/10/2026

The Office for the Aging enjoyed an evening at Clover Stadium for National Night Out! This annual event brings the community together with law enforcement, first responders, and local organizations. We were happy to be there and connect with our neighbors.
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