1) Navigation, Referrals & “Where Do I Start?” |
| Entry points for figuring out options and next steps: |
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| NY Connects | (800) 342-9871 | Website |
| Free, unbiased information on long-term services and supports |
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| 211 New York State | Dial 211 | Website |
| 24/7 connection to local resources (food, housing, mental health, transportation) |
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2) Wellness (Non-Medical), Lifestyle & Education |
| Education, wellness tools, and lifestyle resources: |
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| Environmental Working Group | | Website |
| Clean Fifteen & Dirty Dozen foods |
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| Blue Zones | | Website |
| Lifestyle traits of Blue Zones, places on earth where people live longer healthier lives |
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| Insight Timer | | Website |
| Free and paid meditation app and website |
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| Healthy Minds Innovations | | Website |
| Meditation and tools for well-being |
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| PLOS Study on Social Connections and Mortality Risk | | Website |
| Socially Active Older Adults Study published in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society | | Website |
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| Memoir Writing |
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| StoryCorps Great Questions | | Website |
| The Legacy Project Life Interview Questions | | Website |
| The National Association of Memoir Writers | | Website |
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3) Local Information, Housing & Regional Lifestyle |
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| Local knowledge, housing, and regional living: |
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| The Art of Aging Gracefully NY YouTube | | Website |
| Gentle support and guidance for older adults. |
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| Escape2ADK | | Website |
| Ideas, info, and tools for vacation home owners and vacationers in Warren County NY |
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| Tina Combs Realtor Team |  | Website |
| o Blog: https://tinacombs.huntrealestate.com/?p=agentblog.asp |
| o Home Value Estimator: https://homevalue.huntrealestate.com/tinacombs |
| o Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tinacombsrealtor |
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| Energy help, basic needs, family support: |
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| Adirondack Community Action Programs (ACAP) | (518) 873-3207 | Website |
| Address: 7572 Court Street, Suite 2, PO Box 848, Elizabethtown, NY 12932 |
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| National Grid |
| Smart meters & energy information | | Website |
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| Regional lifestyle: |
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| Almanac Animal Track Identification | | Website |
| Exploration America – Free Animal Track Flashcards | | Website |
| Greenbelly Animal Tracks Identification Guide | | Website |
| Mountain Top Arboretum – Animal Tracks | | Website |
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4) County Offices for the Aging & NY Connects |
| Local coordination, benefits guidance, programs, and referrals: |
Warren County |
| Warren County Office for the Aging | (518) 761-6347 | Website |
| NY Connects (local) | 1-866-805-3931 |
| Address: 1340 State Route 9, Human Services Building, Lake George, NY 12845 |
Washington County |
Washington County Office for the Aging | (518) 746-2420 | Website |
| Address: 383 Broadway, Building B, Fort Edward, NY 12828 |
| Email: officefortheaging@washingtoncountyny.gov |
Saratoga County |
| Saratoga County Office for the Aging | (518) 884-4100 | Website |
| NY Connects | (518) 714-4826 |
| Address: 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 |
Essex County |
| Essex County Office for the Aging | (518) 873-3695 | Website |
| Address: 132 Water Street, PO Box 217, Elizabethtown, NY 12932 |
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5) Social Connection, Senior Centers & Community Life |
| Programs, activities, and social engagement: |
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| The Conkling Center | (518) 793-1494 | Website |
| Email: jtarantino@theconklingcenter.org |
| Address: 79 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 |
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| Glens Falls Senior Center | (518) 793-2189 | Website |
| Email: kbrengfseniors@gmail.com |
| Address: 380 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 |
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| Other Local Senior Centers (programs vary): |
| o Queensbury Senior Center | (518) 761-8224 |
| o Lake George Senior Citizens Club | (518) 668-2702 |
| o Warrensburg Senior Citizens | (518) 623-3762 |
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6) Disability Support, Independent Living & Advocacy |
| Independent living services, equipment guidance, advocacy: |
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| Southern Adirondack Independent Living (SAIL) | (518) 792-3537 | Website |
| Email: SAIL@SAILHelps.org |
| Warren County Address: 71 Glenwood Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804 |
| Saratoga County Address: 3065 NY State Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 |
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7) Mental Health & Crisis Support |
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| Local and national support options: |
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| Alzheimer’s Association Northeastern New York Chapter | (518) 675-7214 | Website |
| National Number | (800) 272-3900 | |
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| Glens Falls Hospital – Mental health & rehab services | (518) 926-1000 | Website |
| Rehab & Fall Prevention: |
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| Warren County Mental Health Department | (518) 761-6580 |
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| Warren/Washington Mobile Mental Health | (518) 746-2420 |
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| 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Phone/Text: 988 (24/7) |
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| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | Local Phone: (518) 587-0515 | Website |
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| SAMHSA National Helpline | 1-800-662-4357 |
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| National Institute of Mental Health | | Website |
| Seasonal Affective Disorder info |
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8) Safety, Weather & Emergency Services |
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| Preparedness and emergency response: |
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| National Weather Service | | Website |
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| Warren County Emergency Services | Call 911 |
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| Warren County Sheriff (Non-Emergency) | (518) 743-2500 |
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9) Caregiving Support |
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| Support for family caregivers: |
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| National Family Caregiver Support Program | | Website |
| Access via NY Connects: | (800) 342-9871 | |
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10) Long-Term Care Resident Advocacy |
| Support for residents and families |
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| New York State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | 1-855-582-6769 |
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11) Scam, Fraud & Identity Protection |
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| Reporting, guidance, and recovery support: |
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| Federal Trade Commission | 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357) | Website |
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| New York State Attorney General | 1-800-771-7755 | Website |
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| AARP Fraud Watch Network | 877-908-3360 | Website |
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| Social Security Office of Inspector General | 1-800-269-0271 | Website |
