Allegany Senior Foundation Inc.

“Activity Grant, Grantee Lifeline Office of Help the Aged Belmont NY 14813, Cash Grant 16,326, Relationship”

“Activity Grant, Grantee Meals on Wheels Office of Help the Aged Belmont NY 14813, Cash Grant 12,000, Relationship”

“Supplies 50”

“Lifeline is a program for Allegany County residents over age 60 who live alone or are alone for long periods of time, are frail or at high risk for falls, are low income or have high medical expenses that prevent them from affording Lifeline on their own. Lifeline is a Personal Emergency Response System provided in the homes of people whol live alone or are alone for long periods of time. The person wears a button transmitter that they push is they need help in an emergency. When the button is pushed, a Lifeline worker speaks to ther person through the units speaker. If necesaary, the Lifeline worker calls neighbors, family, friends, or emergency workers to assist the person in trouble. In 2013, 143 people received this service administered by the Office for the Aging.”

“Meals-on-Wheels is a program administered by the Office for the Aging. Meals are delivered throughout Allegany County to people who are 60 years of age or older and unable to prepare meals. Eligibility for meals is assessed by the Nutrition program staff at the Aging Services Specialists. There are 22 meals routes, reaching every town in Allegany County. Nine of these routes are run by paid drivers, the rest by volunteers. The office for the Aging funds the Meals-on-Wheels program by grants through the Federal, State and County governments, as well as participant contributions and donations from individuals and groups.”