General Info

The Putnam County Office For the Aging, managed by the government of Putnam County, N.Y., serves residents aged 60 and older. It plans and coordinates services for senior citizens and is located in Carmel, N.Y. The office s home care program provides a variety of nonmedical services to the elderly with functional impairments and who require assistance with bathing, eating, toileting, dressing and housekeeping. The Putnam County Office For the Aging offers information and training to older residents and their caregivers concerning health insurance, rights, responsibilities and options available. The office also offers legal consultation and advocacy services. The Putnam County Office For the Aging additionally operates nutrition centers that serve noontime meals and offer shopping assistance and health counseling.