Vouchers are available to Northampton County residents age 60 or older or who turn 60 by December 31, 2022 and meet the household income guidelines as listed on the 2022 SFMNP Rights and Responsibilities (see below). Vouchers are available as long as supply lasts. Applications must be mailed or emailed before to September 15, 2022.
Covid 19 Vaccine Information:
Contact for covid 19 vaccine appointment: St. Lukes
(866)785-8537 : Lehigh Valley Health Network
(484)884-1767 and
833-584-6283
Both St. Lukes and LVHN encourage individuals to create a portal to schedule online.
For further information please go to website: Bureau of Heath at
https://www.bethlehem-pa.gov/Health-Bureau/Communicable-Diseases/COVID-19
Income Tax Preparation Information:
For Tax‐Aide assistance information please visit:
Free Tax Preparation from AARP Foundation Tax‐Aide or call
1‐888‐227‐7669
Property Tax / Rent Rebates:
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is a Pennsylvania program that provides rebates on property tax or rent paid the previous year by income‐eligible seniors and people with disabilities.
For more information on the Pennsylvania Property Tax / Rent Rebate Program, please visit: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Application assistance is available by contacting your local PA State Representative.
Below are some direct link /brochure information and activity suggestions to help you during this difficult time:
Older Adult Resource Information
Guidance from the IRS regarding stimulus checks, click
here
IRS warning about Coronavirus-related scams, click
here
AARP website, click
here
Senior Planet website, click
here
COVID-19 Online Resources and Programs, click
here
Things to do
Virtual concerts, plays, museums, click
here
San Diego Zoo, watch animals on Live Cams, click
here
Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams, click
here
Exercise / Activity Packet
YWCA Activity Packet (printable packet)
Chair exercises for seniors, click
here
Pets
In emergency situations, one of the first aspects that can be overlooked is pet care. There is assistance out there. The following webistes are evolving, but show sites around the state that can provide pet food to individuals that can't get it otherwise:
Pet Food Pantries,
PA Department of Agriculture
PA Animal Response
Area Agencies on Aging provide local services, act as advocates, and generally assist older citizens to remain active in their communities. We operate under program guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, with County, State and Federal funding.
The purpose of the Area Agency on Aging is to plan and coordinate the provision of services to the OLDER ADULTS in Northampton County.
These services, delivered directly, purchase of service from a community agency, or by cooperative agreement, are designed to enhance the independence and dignity of older adults, and to provide protection as well.
The Area Agency on Aging serves residents of Northampton County who are 60 years of age or older. No distinction is made on the basis of race, color, nationality, creed, sex or income. The Area Agency on Aging is an Affirmative Action Employer and Provider.