Rockland County Office for the Aging

11/10/2026

In honor of Veterans Day, the Office for the Aging will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Our office will reopen on Thursday, November 12, 2024, at 9 a.m.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who have served.

11/09/2026

November is National Family Caregivers Month! The Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley NY Chapter invites caregivers to join them on November 12 at Bear Mountain Inn in Tomkins Cove for a day dedicated to supporting and empowering caregivers. A free continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/48foJsG

November is National Family Caregivers Month. Join us on November 12 at Bear Mountain Inn in Tomkins Cove for a day dedicated to supporting and empowering caregivers. A free continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. bit.ly/48foJsG

11/05/2026

The latest edition of our Moving Forward newsletter is now available online!

Explore helpful information on Medicare, caregiving, winter safety, healthy aging, and staying connected in our community.

Read the latest issue here: https://www.rocklandcountyny.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/9450

11/05/2026

📣 Rockland Repair Cafe is November 8th 🔧

Bring your broken items to be fixed for free including lamps, digital devices, small appliances, jewelry, and more.

📆 Sunday, Nov. 8th ⏰ 10 AM - 1 PM
📍 Rockland County Fire Training Center, Pomona

✅ Limit is two items per person.

For questions or to confirm if your items can be fixed:
📨 [email protected]
☎ 845-999-4070

📣 Rockland Repair Cafe is November 8th 🔧

Bring your broken items to be fixed for free including lamps, digital devices, small appliances, jewelry, and more.

📆 Sunday, Nov. 8th ⏰ 10 AM - 1 PM
📍 Rockland County Fire Training Center, Pomona

✅ Limit is two items per person.

For questions or to confirm if your items can be fixed:
📨 [email protected]
☎ 845-999-4070

11/04/2026

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley at OFA – Friday, November 6

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley will hold office hours at the Rockland County Office for the Aging in Pomona this Friday, November 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on the first Friday of every month, unless noted otherwise.

They provide free, comprehensive civil legal services to low-income individuals and families, helping to protect rights, promote justice, and ensure equal access to legal assistance.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 845-476-3831. You can also contact the Office for the Aging at 845-364-2110 for assistance.
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Servicios Legales del Valle del Hudson en la OFA – Viernes, 6 de noviembre

Servicios Legales del Valle del Hudson ofrecerá atención al público en la Oficina para las Personas Mayores del Condado de Rockland, en Pomona, este viernes 6 de noviembre, de 10:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m., y el primer viernes de cada mes, salvo que se indique lo contrario.

La organización ofrece servicios legales civiles integrales y gratuitos a personas y familias de bajos ingresos, ayudando a proteger sus derechos, promover la justicia y garantizar el acceso equitativo a la asistencia legal.

Para obtener más información o programar una cita, llame al 845-476-3831. También puede comunicarse con la Oficina para el Envejecimiento al 845-364-2110 para recibir asistencia.

11/04/2026

Thank you to North Rockland Rotary for the warm welcome and for the opportunity to share information about the programs and services offered by the Rockland County Office for the Aging. We appreciate your interest and support!

A little late posting, but better late than never! We were too busy enjoying the meeting to post about it!

A big thank you to Bob and Joe from the Rockland County Office for the Aging for the Aging for joining us and sharing information about the incredible programs available to our seniors. We appreciate all that you do and look forward to supporting your efforts!

And a very happy (now belated!) birthday to Noel and Claudia! The post may be late, but the birthday wishes are still good!

11/02/2026

This National Family Caregivers Month, we recognize and thank the family caregivers who provide invaluable support to older adults and people with disabilities. Your dedication makes a difference!

Call the Office for the Aging for information about caregiver support programs: 845-364-2110

11/02/2026

Alzheimer’s Association staff will be holding office hours at the Office for the Aging this Wednesday, November 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and on the first Wednesday of every month.

If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, have questions about memory loss, or would like information about local resources to help living with dementia, please contact Theresa Aguilera with the Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley NY Chapter at 800-272-3900 or the Office for the Aging at 845-364-2110.
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El personal de la Asociación de Alzheimer estará ofreciendo atención al público en la Oficina para las Personas Mayores este miércoles 4 de noviembre, de 10:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m., y el primer miércoles de cada mes.

Si usted cuida a un ser querido con Alzheimer u otra demencia, tiene preguntas sobre la pérdida de memoria o desea información sobre recursos locales para ayudar a las personas que viven con demencia, comuníquese con Theresa Aguilera de la Asociación de Alzheimer, Capítulo del Valle de Hudson NY, al 800-272-3900 o con la Oficina para las Personas de Edad al 845-364-2110.

10/29/2026

A big thank-you to Pete Byrne, Fire, Safety, and Compliance Coordinator with Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services, for presenting our Fire Safety at Home: Practical Tips for Older Adults program yesterday!

Pete shared practical fire safety tips to help older adults recognize potential hazards, take precautions, and stay safe in an emergency.

We appreciate Pete and the entire Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services team for sharing their time and expertise with the older adults we serve!

10/28/2026

Happy 100th Birthday, Erika! 🎉

Staff from the Rockland County Office for the Aging and the County Executive’s Office had the pleasure of visiting Erika this week to celebrate her incredible milestone birthday!

Erika was a bit camera-shy, but we were delighted to help celebrate this very special occasion and wish her a wonderful 100th birthday filled with happiness and love.