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 Area Senior Citizens Club
Marilyn Martin
ph: 518-392-9751
Held the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm at the St. James Catholic Church, 117 Hudson Avenue, Chatham, NY 12037
*Due to Covid -19 restrictions, meetings have been temporarily canceled until further notice.
Timely Information About Senior Services
K.I.S.S.: Keeping Identities of Seniors Safe
Sponsored in collaboration with the Columbia County Clerk’s Office. Download the flyer.
The Importance of An Accurate Diagnosis and 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
An announcement from the Office of the Aging. Download the JPG
Fall Prevention and Improving Your Balance with Dr. Lydia Repnoy and Terri Mayhew
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
The Albany Guardian Institute Offers Free Educational Programs on Aging-Related Topics
Download the PDF
St. Peter’s Health Partners Memory Mixers Download the PDF
Do you care for someone with memory loss and live in a rural area? Download the PDF
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
The deadline to apply for regular and emergency HEAP has been extended to April 30th Download the PDF