Winter will soon be upon us with the snow and ice that can trap senior citizens in their homes.  Now is the time to make a plan, before that first big snowfall.  If you are unable to remove snow yourself, and you haven’t found someone who can do it for you, Office for Aging offers some ideas on where to get help.  In many cases, there will be a fee for this service, but it may be quite affordable. 

*GROW: 778-6105, 8:30 am to 12 noon weekdays.  Operated by the Office for Aging, GROW has older workers who may be available to do snow removal for a fee.

*Binghamton Boys and Girls Club Hire-A- Teen Program: Call Simone Cornelius at 723-7404 ext 308 after 3 pm on school days. Teens are available to do snow removal for a fee.

*Office for Aging Senior Resource Line: 778-2411 8:30 am to 5:00 pm weekdays.  Senior Resource Line staff will work with seniors to help them to develop a plan for snow removal, including looking at who may be available in their community to assist them.

*In addition to asking your relatives, neighbors and friends, try contacting your religious congregation. They may have a listing of people available to help. 

Can you help others? If you are able to do your own snow removal, remember to check on older neighbors who may need your help.  Remember:  PLAN AHEAD for snow and ice removal.