One such excursion in October 1997 included itinerary stops at Robert Louis Stevenson's cottage in Saranac Lake, John Brown's farm in Lake Placid and a boat tour of Lake Placid. A number of social-service programs specifically geared to seniors in the region include nutrition programs and home healthcare services. Most of these are coordinated by local county agencies. This hotline provides information on Medicare and Medicaid, Social Security and other services for seniors. Each county in New York directs its own senior services programs for people 60 and older.
Services vary slightly, depending upon the needs of individuals within the region.
These offices also will provide information on local nutrition programs, which can be found throughout the region. Offices for the Aging Offices for the Aging also support the efforts of various community centers found throughout the region. The centers provide limited recreational activities, such as bingo and card games, art and craft activities, shopping, daytrips and a lunch program. Most, but not all, will provide transportation services to the center for certain activities. These offices can also direct you to other independent senior service and activity centers within your area.