Columbia County Office for the Aging

12/03/2026

Are you paying extra for Medicare due to your income? You could be affected by IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount), which means higher costs for Medicare Part B and Part D based on your income level. The good news: if your income has changed, you might be able to reduce what you pay!

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers unbiased Medicare help at no cost to you to see if you qualify for savings or can appeal your IRMAA. www.shiphelp.org

12/03/2026

Access is connection. When seniors can't safely access their homes, they lose more than mobility and community connection.

Our ramps program in Columbia and Greene Counties focuses on preventing senior isolation by ensuring safe access:

♿ Wheelchair ramps so seniors can leave their homes and participate in community life
🛁 Grab bars and accessible features so they can move safely through their spaces
🏠 Step and entryway repairs so getting in and out isn't a dangerous ordeal

These modifications do more than prevent falls—they prevent the isolation that comes when seniors become trapped in homes that no longer work for them. Safe access means staying active, connected, and independent in the community they love. 💙

Do you, or someone you know, need accessibility updates? Visit our website to find out how it works. https://buff.ly/AwQDYgH

11/03/2026

"Lettuce" celebrate our Office for the Aging Registered Dieticians, Juanita and Lynn! 🥗👏Thank you for your dedication to helping us make healthier choices every day through the power of nutrition!

The OFA registered dietitians provide private nutrition counseling for older adults in Columbia County who have questions about diabetes, weight management, and healthy eating. Participants do not need to be enrolled in any of our meals programs to meet with the registered dietitians. Learn more by visiting our website or calling our office at 518-828-4258.

10/03/2026

What’s Cooking with NYSOFA - a new cooking show from the New York State Office for the Aging and SNAP-ed New York. Each month, registered dietitian Wendy Bec...

10/03/2026

Need to fill your pet’s medication but can’t make the drive? We’ve got you covered! 🐾

Check out our online pharmacy, where your pet’s medications ship directly to your door - with free shipping!

✨ New customers save 35% ($20 max) on their first order, making it even easier to keep your furry family members happy and healthy. [email protected]

Give it a try today and let convenience come to you! 🐶🐱💊

05/03/2026

Today is National Slam the Scam Day!

SSA OIG warns:
❌ Social Security will NEVER demand payment by gift card, cryptocurrency, or gold bars
❌ We will NOT threaten arrest or suspension of benefits
❌We do NOT request personal information by phone or text

☎️ Hang up. 🔒 Protect your information. 💻 Report scams.

Report fraud at oig.ssa.gov/report

02/03/2026

As a partner in the Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program, CCOFA will receive a $1 donation for every $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag sold during March 2026 at the Hannaford on Route 82 in Hudson! 🛍

23/02/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨
Fake “Social Security Statement” Emails Are Surging

SSA’s Office of Inspector General is seeing a major uptick in scam emails pretending to be from Social Security.

❌ DON’T CLICK
These emails:
• Claim your Social Security Statement is ready
• Ask you to download a file or click a link
• Look official — but they are NOT

⚠️ KNOW THIS
✔ Social Security does NOT email statements
✔ SSA will never send unsolicited attachments
✔ Official emails always end in .gov

🚫 WHAT TO DO
• Delete the email
• Do NOT click links or open attachments
• Do NOT reply or share personal info

✅ WANT YOUR REAL INFO?
Go directly to ssa.gov
Never use links from emails or texts

🛑 BEEN TARGETED OR CLICKED?
Report it to SSA OIG
👉 oig.ssa.gov

Read our scam alert here: https://ow.ly/FUoP50YkfpR

23/02/2026

23/02/2026

📥This is the LAST WEEK to submit your nominations for Columbia County Senior Volunteer of the Year!

23/02/2026

Important Notice: Due to the storm, Columbia County offices will open 2 hours late tomorrow, Monday, February 23rd. The OFA will open at 10 AM unless otherwise noted.

All home-delivered meals, senior centers, and transportation services are CANCELED for tomorrow. Please stay home and use your shelf-stable "blizzard boxes."

If you need help, contact emergency services. Please take care and stay safe!

19/02/2026

🔒The My Reasons for Living Lockbox is designed to help you stay safe during challenging times by securely storing a firearm, medication, or a knife and creating a crucial delay between impulsive thoughts and actions. A team of Veterans and military family members working at the VA developed the Lockbox with testing and feedback from Veterans just like you.

📆Join Greene County Veterans for Lockbox workshop on March 21, 2026.

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