New York City Department for the Aging in New York, NY

Area Agencies on Aging are organizations that share information about local resources and support with people who are aging and their caregivers. “Area Agency on Aging” is a general term so your local agency may have a different name.

Area Agencies on Aging offer local service information to caregivers at little or no cost. They are often the first place that a caregiver should go to find affordable resources near them.

Programs and Services

New York City Department for the Aging assists with the following programs and services:

• Caregiving Support
• In-Home Services
• Health Insurance Assistance
• Senior Employment
• Food Assistance
• Housing Support
• Intergenerational
• Elder Abuse & Crime
• Transportation
• Friendly Visiting
• Legal Help
• Free Financial Counseling by Phone
• Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
• Bill Payer Program
• Senior Centers
• NY Connects