Northern Broome CARES

Northern Broome CARES

Live Well, Age Well, At Home.

Are you or a loved one 60+ years old and a resident of Whitney Point, Barker, Lisle, Nanticoke or Triangle? Northern Broome Cares offers support for aging in rural environments, a program of the Rural Health Network of SCNY. We are also a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) grantee through The NYS Office for the Aging.

Northern Broome CARES is one of only two rural programs of its kind in New York State. This unique program works with you to find tailored solutions that meet your needs and support your continued independence.

Northern Broome CARES can help you with:

Keeping healthy physically, mentally and emotionally

Keeping you healthy and safe in your rural home is our shared goal! Your well being is our priority.

Transportation

For transportation needs, please call Rural Health Network’s Getthere Call Center at (607) 296-2509.

Shopping Assistance

Let our staff take some pressure off by shopping for your groceries, picking up touchless orders, or retrieving your prescriptions.

Nurse Home Visits

Our Home Visit Nurses will help you make appointments, discuss your medications, and develop a care plan for managing chronic conditions.

Telephone Reassurance

A chance to speak to someone confidentially, without judgment, about any topics that concern you.

Emergency Call Buttons

In-home emergency call buttons for anyone struggling with mobility or medical conditions. Limited availability.

Health Education

A variety of evidence-based programs designed to build confidence, knowledge and skills toward stronger, more effective self-management of health conditions.

Safe Housing

A certified professional will come to your home to discuss safety and accessibility modifications that will keep you safe in your home.

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Northern Broome CARES works with the following partners committed to supporting your health and independence:

Community Partners

  • Binghamton University Master of Social Work Program
  • Broome County Office for Aging
  • Whitney Point Central School District
  • Food Bank of the Southern Tier
  • Gerould’s Professional Pharmacy, Inc.
  • Mary Wilcox Library

Testimonials

I appreciate your program.

Northern Broome Cares is there for us in many ways. I know if I need help with anything, the girls in the office go above and beyond to help. They truly care about their clients and their needs. I especially enjoy the home visits they make to see me. Kind, compassionate young ladies

Your service is much needed!

I wanted to say thanks to all of you at Northern Broome CARES for all that you do for us. Life would be so much harder without you all. You are kind and helpful, but most importantly, you’re there when we need someone. I talk with so many people around town and at church, and we’re all so grateful for your program. Your service is much needed, and we care about you all so much.

The Harris Family

Contact Us

We want to hear from you! There is no cost for most of our services. Northern Broome CARES success will be determined by YOUR participation, input, and feedback. Additionally, we are looking for Northern Broome community members for our bimonthly advisory board.  Volunteer opportunities are available! Please contact us for more information:

The Northern Broome Senior Center
12 Strongs Pl, Whitney Point, NY 13862

(607) 352-4681

This project is supported by funding from the New York State Office for the Aging. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the grantee and do not necessarily represent the official view of the New York State Office for the Aging.