The card entitles holders to discounts from many merchants and service providers in Dutchess County and beyond.  It is also an acceptable form of photo I.D. for identification purposes for those without a driver's license.  View our Senior Citizen Discount Identification Card webpage for a list of distribution dates and locations.

The Weatherization Referral and Packaging Program (WRAP) is designed to help senior citizens with energy related problems or needs.  If you are experiencing a cold, drafty house during the winter, or if your heating bills are skyrocketing out of sight, contact the Dutchess County Division of Aging Services  at 486-2555 (toll free (866) 486-2555) to see if you can get help with your energy troubles.

The type of assistance available depends on your income.  The Dutchess County Division of Aging Services offers a Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) funded through the New York State and Dutchess County Department of Social Services. Call the Dutchess County Division of Aging Services at (845) 486-2555.  The toll free number is (866) 486-2555.

The type of financial help available depends on your income and the nature of the bills.  Contact Case Assistance at the Division of Aging Services at (845) 486-2555 for information.

The Dutchess County Senior Citizen Owner-Occupied Property Rehabilitation Program is available to low and moderate-income senior citizen households to help them with the cost of home repairs.  For more information and the application, see the Forms webpage under Planning and Development or call (845) 486-3600.

Medicaid does not pay for adult home placement.  However, some assisted living residences and most nursing homes accept Medicaid.  Call DUTCHESS NY Connects at (845) 486-2555 to determine your needs.

A need for Medicaid home care must be determined by a nurse from DUTCHESS NY Connects.  For more information call (845) 486-2555.

Medicaid is based on income, not on age.  Call Division of Aging Services at (845) 486-2555 for an application.

Medicare does not pay for long-term care, however, an intake worker can evaluate your needs and find out programs that are best suited to your needs.  Call DUTCHESS NY Connects at (845) 486-2555.

New York State's Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Program is a prescription plan for senior citizens who need help paying for their prescriptions.  Medicare-approved drug discount cards are also available.  Contact HIICAP at the Dutchess County Division of Aging Services at (845) 486-2555.

The staff at the Division of Aging Services Case Assistance can provide you with the most current information.  Please contact Division of Aging Services Case Assistance/HIICAP at (845) 486-2555

Dutchess County's Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance Program (HIICAP) can assist seniors with health insurance questions.  Division of Aging Services also offers seminars on Medicare and other related problems.  Call Division of Aging Services (Nina Lynch) at (845) 486-2555.

Caregiving is often stressful and tiring.  Visit Tips for Caregivers  to access helpful tips and resources for caregivers.

A DUTCHESS NY Connects intake worker can discuss the situation with you and help you to obtain information or make an assessment.  Call (845) 486-2555 for assistance.

Contact Division of Aging Services at (845) 486-2555 for information about the Driver Evaluation Program.

Let's talk or visit our caregiver collection at Adriance Library.  Contact DUTCHESS NY Connects at (845) 486-2555.

The Dutchess County Division of Aging Services can supply the names, addresses and telephone numbers of out-of-county Department of Aging's or can access the Elder Care Locator.  Call (845) 486-2555 for information.

The Division of Aging Services/DUTCHESS NY Connects does not loan or accept donations of medical equipment.  Call the Division of Aging Services at (845) 486-2555 to obtain phone numbers of area loan closets.

Respite care can be provided through private providers and facilities.  Call DUTCHESS NY Connects at (845) 486-2555 to discuss your needs as a caregiver.

A nurse from DUTCHESS NY Connects can help to assess long-term care needs.  Call (845) 486-2555 for assistance.

An assessment of your needs can be made by DUTCHESS NY Connects for Division of Aging Services programs and private vendors who offer housekeeping.  Call  (845) 486-2555 for more information.

Division of Aging Services or certain Medicaid may be appropriate.  Call DUTCHESS NY Connects at (845) 486-2555 for an assessment.

DUTCHESS NY Connects staff authorizes a number of homecare programs including Medicaid, EISEP, and case management services for those who are eligible.  For more information contact them at (845) 486-2555.  The following links provide access to additional information: 

• Selecting Home Care
• Home Care agencies serving Dutchess County

Before applying, an unbiased assessment is needed to determine the level of care needed.  Please contact DUTCHESS NY Connects at (845) 486-2555 for an intake worker to assess your needs.  View our list of Assisted Living Facilities in Dutchess County for additional information.

Before applying, an unbiased assessment is needed to determine the level of care needed.  Please contact DUTCHESS NY Connects at (845) 486-2555 for an intake worker to assess your needs.  View our list of Nursing Homes in Dutchess County  for additional information.

Before applying, an unbiased assessment is needed to determine the level of care needed.  Please contact DUTCHESS NY Connects at (845) 486-2555 for an intake worker to assess your needs.  View our list of Adults Home in Dutchess County for  additional information

There are several forms of subsidized housing for senior citizens in Dutchess County. Some housing complexes are run by governmental agencies, while others are operated by not-for profit organizations or profit making companies. In addition to housing sites, the Section 8 program also includes housing vouchers and certificates which may be used as payment toward rent in privately owned apartments.  Visit our Section 8 Housing web pages for more information on Section 8 housing income guidelines and a list of available units.

The Long Term Care Resource Directory provides contact information and other details for senior citizen housing developments within Dutchess County.  Click on the following link to view Housing/Residential Choices Contact Information.

The long term care Resource Directory is designed to assist you in finding long term care services and information available in Dutchess County.

We have 7 Friendship Centers located around the County.  The current month's mail menu is also available online.

The Division of Aging Services offers Home Delivered Meals to homebound seniors.  Home visit assessments are made by personnel from the Nutrition Program to determine each person's eligibility. For more information contact the Division of Aging Services Nutrition Department, (845) 486-2555, toll free (866) 486-2555 (outside 845 area code only). 

A list of Life Line vendors who provide this service as well as other personal emergency response systems (PERS) is available on the Division of Aging Services's Reassurance Programs web page or by calling DUTCHESS NY Connects at (845) 486-2555.

Contact Protective Services for Adults. Phone: (845) 486-3300. For more information on the warning signs of elder abuse, visit the National Center on Elder Abuse Frequently Asked Questions.

Contact Dutchess County Division of Aging Services, 27 High Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601; Voice (845) 486-2555;   Fax (845) 486-2571; Toll Free (866) 486-2555 (outside 845 area code only); our automated response system:

For information, call Division of Aging Services at (845) 486-2555.  For additional resources and services, visit New York State Division of Aging Services's Grandparents and Relatives Raising Children website at:  http://www.aging.ny.gov/

Friendship centers are located throughout the Dutchess County or contact DUTCHESS NY Connects at (845) 486-2555 for information regarding social day care programs.

Classes for the AARP-55 Alive driving program are held at various locations throughout the year.  For information on the next class near you, call toll-free (888) 227-7669.

Information and applications for the senior exercise program are sent out by Division of Aging Services.  Please call (845) 486-2555.   Locations of the classes can also be found online on the webpages of the Division of Aging Services.  Visit our senior exercise program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section for additional information.

Visit Division of Aging Services's Calendar of Events.

Division of Aging Services provides legal services for seniors once a week to help with simple wills, health proxies, etc.  For more information contact Division of Aging Services Reception at (845) 486-2555.

View Local Options in Exemption Administration for Persons Over 65 for an explanation of the types of exemption options available to persons over 65.  You can also visit the website of the New York State Office of Real Property Services to access additional information regarding Senior Citizens' exemptions as well as downloadable application and renewal application forms.

Some medical transportation is available for seniors.  Medicaid clients should call Medicaid Transportation at (845) 473-0813; a three-day notice is required.  Non-Medicaid clients should call Division of Aging Services at (845) 486-2555.

Transportation available to seniors includes: Dial-A-Ride, the LOOP Bus, volunteer organizations, and churches.  For more information contact Division of Aging Services Reception (845) 486-2555. 

The Dutchess County LOOP Bus System operates three (3) types of Paratransit Services that provide curb-to-curb service: an ADA Complementary Paratransit Service, a Dial-A-Ride program, and a Rural Paratransit Service. Each program has its own specific eligibility criteria and regulations.