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Office for Aging presents annual report highlighting New York Connects, transportation and nutrition trends
Summary
The Washington County Office for Aging presented its 2024 annual report, describing New York Connects services, transportation programs including GoGo Grandparent, small declines in home-delivered meals, caregiver and respite services, and plans for Older Americans Month recognition.
Tammy, presenting the Office for Aging annual report, told the county Health and Human Services committee that the department’s New York Connects partnership remained the backbone of its outreach and service delivery.
“New York Connects is the main program that creates the partnership between DSS and OFA,” Tammy said, describing the program’s information-and-assistance, option counseling and referral work.
The report emphasized transportation as a persistent need for older and rural residents. Tammy noted the county’s use of multiple transportation channels—contracts with LEAP and local senior centers, community partners and the GoGo…
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