Senior Resources

This page provides links to local, state and national resources for senior citizens.

Steuben County Office for the Aging
The Steuben County Office for the Aging has been designated by the State of New York to plan and coordinate services to meet the needs of our county’s older residents. We do this by working to improve access to services and by striving to expand the range of services available for older persons and their caregivers. You can call the Office here: 607-664-2298.

Proaction of Steuben and Yates, Inc.
Proaction has a few program aimed at seniors, and others for which seniors may qualify, including:
Senior Nutrition Program – Contact Rebecca Dillon (Steuben County), 607-776-4310
dillonr@proactioninc.org
Senior Community Service & Employment Program – Contact Kelly Duby, 607-776-2125 x 4115  dubyk@proactioninc.org
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Corning Senior Center
The Senior Center promotes physical, emotional and economic well-being for older adults.  The Senior Center is operated and funded by the City of Corning.  If you are at least 55 years old, stop by and join the fun.  There is no membership fee. You can also call the Senior Center here: 607-962-8000.

Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) created this guide to help seniors be prepared should disaster strike. This guide includes:
• Considerations for those with hearing and visual impairments
• How to create an emergency plan
• Guidance on creating an emergency kit specific to older adults.
Plus, there’s a downloadable State-by-State Emergency Preparedness Guide PDF so you can easily find state-specific information.