A program that provides useful part-time employment and training opportunities for unemployed, income eligible people age 55 and older. Provides Tioga County's income eligible clients with financial help to pay heating bills. Photo ID Card allows senior citizens to receive discounts at area merchants. This program is in cooperation with Chemung Canal Trust Company. Trained volunteer counselors assist seniors to understand Medicare and health insurance policies, process claims, develop record keeping systems, and become knowledgeable health-care consumers.
Counseling is by appointment only.
Provides the first step for people to find the basic information about our programs, other community services and resources. Provides limited, non-criminal legal services to senior citizens that cannot afford a private attorney. Offers brochures, videos and other literature concerning aging issues for senior citizens and care givers. The Resource Center is available in the Countryside Community Center. A bi-monthly newsletter produced by senior citizen volunteers in conjunction with Aging Services.