EISEP: This is the Expanded In-home Services Program. This program enables seniors to remain independent in their local community through assistance such as Case Management, Personal Care and Housekeeping/Chore services.

HEAP: Heating and Energy Assistance Program. Office for the Aging works with DSS in filling HEAP applications for residents in Lewis County. This service is designed to aid low income households to manage their utility bills.

Nutritional Programs: Our office provided approximately 50,000 meals to seniors this year. We provide Congregate and Home Delivered meals. For a listing of Congregate sites or Home Delivered guidelines pleas contact Tina or Lisa at our office. See the Meal Site Menu page for a calendar of daily meals.

Transportation: We rely on volunteer drivers to provide transportation for our seniors. Our volunteers provide over 3,000 trips a year. In addition, we have 3 vehicles and a part-time driver. Please call Sue with any transportation requests.

WRAP: Weatherization Referral And Packaging. Designed to assist qualified seniors with complete projects necessary to keep a home safe.  OFA contracts with Snowbelt Housing, Lewis County Opportunities and Rural Housing Development for these improvements.

Outreach: Our Outreach workers provided over 4,000 hours of outreach last year. Our workers are familiar with our programs and how they may suit your needs.

EPIC: Our Staff is well informed in the latest changes to the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage.

HIICAP: Health Insurance Information Counseling. We offer quite a variety of Insurance counseling. Our staff and volunteers are knowledgeable on various insurance services for seniors of Lewis County.  Counseling is available for programs such as Medigap, Retirements, Medicare, Medicaid, EPIC and Long Term Care insurance.

Ombudsman: Our staff and volunteers provide advocacy to ensure quality of care to Adult Home and Nursing Home residents.

Legal: We contract legal services for seniors in Lewis County. Our Legal Services are primarily information and advice. We cannot assist seniors with will or contracts

Advisory Council: Lewis County Office for the Aging operates with the advice of an Advisory Council that meets periodically to make suggestions and review activities so that we may serve seniors more effectively and more efficiently.

Site lasted edited on 03/27/2007