(610) 829-4540
Resources for Seniors and Their Families
Our Mission:
The mission of the Area Agency on Aging is to plan and coordinate the provision of services to the Older Adults of Northampton County. These services, delivered directly, via purchase of services from a community agency, or by cooperative arrangement, are designed to enhance the independence and dignity of older adults.
caregiver support group and grandparent support group meetings
Come join our Caregiver or Grandparent Support Group at Northampton County, Human Services Building, 2801 Emrick Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18020.
- These groups can offer tools to help caregivers who are facing challenges, where you can discuss, ask questions and get insight from others.
- Caregiver Support Group Meeting - 1st Thursday of every month 2:15pm-3:30pm click here for flyer
- Grandparent Support Group Meeting - 3rd Thursday of every month 2:15pm-3:30pm click here for flyer
Helping older adults stay cool during extreme weather
· Educate older adults of the risks of high temperature weather
· Senior Centers open 5 days week
Farmer Market Nutritional Program
- Program runs and vouchers may be redeemed June 1 - November 30
- Vouchers applications will be accepted up to September 10th
- To qualify you must be a Northampton County resident and be 60 years of age or older during the program year and meet the income limits
- Seniors living in a nursing home, personal care home, or residential facility where meals are provided are ineligible to receive vouchers
o Questions call our office: 610-829-4540 or click here for an application.
OPTIONS Program
· In home services
o Care management
o Adult day services
o In home meals
o Personal Care
Caregiver Support
· Caregivers providing assistance to older adults
· Financial reimbursement for supplies and services related to caregiving- respite, wipes, adult briefs, home modifications
· Grandparent/older adult relative caring for dependent children
o Seasonal clothing, baby food/formula, summer camps
Assessment
Completes Functional Eligibility Assessments to determine level of care: Nursing Facility Clinically Eligible (NFCE) or Nursing Facility Ineligible ( NFI)
· Assessments are completed on anyone 18 years of age or older
· For in home waiver programs and skilled nursing placement
For any of the above programs or help with a senior family member call us at 610-829-4540 or 610-829-4800.
Protective Services
· Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment
· Provide resources and supports to mitigate identified risk to older adults
Financial Exploirtation is on the rise with scams. This guide will help seniors ID these scams and protect their assets. US Senate Fraud Book 2021
For the PA State Protective Services Division Call: (800) 490-8505
- Free Tax Prep: Click Here or call (888) 227-7669 (Only Available during tax season from January thru April 15th)
- Emergency Fuel and Power Assistance: Contact (610) 559-3270 or (610) 829-4800 (Available during the winter months November-March)
- Senior CHAT: Senior CHAT - RSVP (rsvpoflnc.org) links volunteer callers with seniors for a weekly phone call to help seniors feel less lonely and isolated
- SHARE Program
- An affordable housing choice that brings together homeowners who want to share their home with home seekers who are loking for housing in exchange for rent, help around the house or a combination fo both.
- SHARE (pa.gov) or Contact Alberto Martinez, SHARE Housing Counselor 484-894-2661 Email
- ShareCare Faith in Action: ShareCare Faith In Action - Providing a network of caregiving and meaningful volunteer opportunities since 1991 Provides free volunteer services to older adults and disabled persons to enhance quality of life
- Property Tax and Rent Rebates: Click Here or Contact your local State Representative
- COVID 19 Information: Click Here or Call St. Luke's at (866) 785-8537 or Lehigh Valley Health Network at (484) 864-3270 or (833) 584-6283
- Disaster Preparation for Older Adults: Click Here
- Ombudsman Program: Resolve complains and issues on behalf of consomers of long-term care services. Call 484-619-3337 (administered by catholic charities).
- IRS COVID-19 Scams: Click Here to learn more
- AARP Website: Click Here
- Senior Planet from AARP Website: Click Here
- Virtual Concerts and Plays: Click Here
- San Diego Zoo Animal Cams: Click Here
- Monterey Bay Live Aquarium Cams: Click Here
- 11 Chair Exercises for Seniors: Click Here
- PA MEDI (PA Medicare Education and Decision Insight) Program: This is a health insurance counseling service for those on Medicare. The request is for a minimum 2 hours per week. To Volunteer call (610) 829-4540 or (800) 322-9269
- OMBUDSMAN Program: This volunteer program looks to provide volunteers to find answers and resolve simple problems for adults in the long-term care system. If you are interested please call Bob Olney at (610) 435-1541 x 327 or email: rolney@allentowndiocese.org
2024 Outstanding Seniors
(Seated) Judith Dickerson, Barbara Gilchrist, Frances Rooney Brown, Sharon Seitz, Virginia Mack
(Standing) Dr. Linda Marcincin, Joseph Andrew, Jr., Bishop Dr. Elveta Phipps, Jerome Schwartz
2024 Honorees
Joseph F. Andrews, Jr. - Hanover Township
David Brown - Bethlehem Township
Frances Rooney Brown - Bethlehem Township
Judith A. Dickerson - Palmer Township
Barbara Gilchrist - Hanover Township
Earl Hill - Hellertown Borough
Virginia (Ginny) Mack - Plainfield Township
Dr. Linda M. Marcincin - Hellertown
Bishop Dr. Elveta Phipps – Easton
Jerome Schwartz - Nazareth
Sharon Seitz – Bethlehem
