Countryside Community Center: Located
at 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd. in Owego, the Countryside Community Center
houses a beauty salon (which can be reached at 687-0450), a craft
room, TV room, library, dining room, as well as the administrative
office of Tioga Opportunities, Inc. and the Department of Aging.
In addition to a hot meal every weekday, senior citizens enjoy ceramics,
painting, quilting, exercise programs, and line dancing.
Health Insurance Counseling: Trained
volunteers assist seniors with Medicare questions, understanding
Medigap policies, EPIC and general health insurance questions. Staff
assist with the application process for the Medicare Savings Program.
Counseling is by appointment.
Long Term Care Insurance Counseling: This
program is primarily directed to those ages 40 through 60. As part
of the enhanced HIICAP program, trained volunteers provide information
and education to individuals interested in long-term care insurance
options.
The Department of Aging provides a wide variety
of community based programs at the Countryside Community Center.
Senior Health Promotions/Senior Health
Fair: The Department conducts
a variety of health promotion activities including: blood pressure
screenings, hearing screenings, and other prevention activities such
as a walking program, an exercise program, line dancing, aerobics
and a health fair. Throughout the year, staff makes health related
presentations
at dining centers and distributes handout materials to homebound
meal recipients.
Title V Senior Community Employment Program: The goal of the program
is to move income-eligible workers ages 55 and older from subsidized
to unsubsidized employment
Weatherization/Home Energy Assistance Program: “WRAP” serves
eligible low-income, energy vulnerable, elderly households who would
benefit from weatherization and other energy conservation services.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): The
Department of Aging certifies eligibility for HEAP applicants seeking
assistance with
their heating
bills. This program is provided under agreement with the Tioga County
Department of Social Services and in conjunction with Tioga Opportunities,
Inc.’s Department of Community Services.
Legal services: This service
is provided by contract with Tompkins Tioga Neighborhood Legal
Services. Attorneys provide assistance to
seniors on non-criminal legal issues including Social Security benefits,
health and long term care, housing, utilities, guardianship, abuse,
neglect and consumer matters.
To
learn more about the many activities, services,
and programs that you may be
eligible
for call
(607) 687- 4120.
