Senior & Adult Services
Every senior deserves to live with dignity, safety and independence.
The caring professionals at FCA help more than 10,000 seniors a year to improve their quality of life.
Our mission is to protect and strengthen Nassau County’s seniors through services that ensure safety while maximizing independence, respecting the right to self-determination and improving overall quality of life.
FCA's Senior & Adult Services Division Programs
- Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Program Supports Alzheimer's Caregivers in the underserved communities of Nassau and Suffolk Counties through outreach, individual and group counseling, education sessions, and joint enrichment programs.
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Elder Abuse Prevention FCA’s Safe Observant Senior Program (SOS) provides support, counseling and advocacy to seniors experiencing any form of abuse or neglect.
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Friendly Visitors Our kind-hearted, trained, screened volunteers brighten the lives of home-bound seniors.
- In-Home Assistance FCA case managers connect seniors to resources they need to remain safely and independently at home.
- Nursing Home Advocacy Our Ombudservice Program brings volunteer advocates directly to seniors who live in nursing, adult and assisted living homes.
- Mental Health Support No one should suffer alone. FCA connects seniors to services that support their overall well-being through our Link-Age Program.
- Financial Assistance We help seniors with everything from managing their bills and organizing mail through protecting them from financial exploitation.
- Health Insurance Our HIICAP Program provides health insurance, information, counseling and assistance for Nassau County Medicare beneficiaries
- SMART Van The SMART Van is a new and innovative program available through the Town of Hempstead communities and will be visiting senior programs to help older adults stay engaged with technology.
Did you know?
Seniors represent a growing proportion of residents facing anxiety, depression, and suicide; alcoholism; misuse of prescription drugs; and isolation from help.
Call (516) 292-1300