Ghent Representative to the Office for the Aging
Laurie Starks-Johnson 518-965-4642
For more information or to sign up for Meals on Wheels contact the Columbia County Office for the Aging at 518-828-4258, visit their website or their Facebook page.
Ghent/Chatham Senior Citizens Club
President – Eleanor Fenoff “Booty”
ph: 518-392-4805
Meetings held the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm at the West Ghent Reformed Church, 1039 County Route 22 Ghent, NY 12075.
Open to all seniors in Ghent and Chatham.
Timely Information About Senior Services
Virtual Bingo Memory Mixer
Eddy Alzheimer’s Services Memory Mixer, Tuesday, August 2. Download the JPG for full details.
Farmer Market Coupons
The Columbia County Office for the Aging has received Farmers’ Market Coupons. Each booklet is worth $25.00. Eligible individuals must be 60 years are older, have a household income of $2,096/month or less for a single-person household, $2,823/month or less for a two-person household, or $3,551/month for a three-person household. Download the PDF for full details.
EverHome Columbia
Serving seniors and the disabled. Visit their website
The Importance of An Accurate Diagnosis and 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
An announcement from the Office of the Aging. Download the JPG
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s. What to Watch for in Yourself and Others
An announcement from the Office of the Aging. Download the JPG
Medicare Pays for Preventative Services Download the PDF
Robotic Pets Help Decrease Social Isolation Download the PDF
Important Information Everyone Should Have Download the PDF