David Bush, Director

David assumed the position as Director of the Office for the Aging on November 4, 2005. David had served as Coordinator for nearly 13 years prior to accepting his new role. David's primary focus, as with every director who has preceded him, is ensuring quality services for the many seniors in Lewis County. "Our office may be small in numbers, but our services are second to none in the entire state. Our staff are quick to identify issues and innovative in the process of assessing and providing solutions. As our aging population continues to grow, it is incumbent on all aging staff to be able to think outside of the box and provide needed services more efficiently and economically. Our staff stand ready to face such challenges."

Sue Kiernan

Senior Keyboard Specialist

It is Sue's welcoming smile and polite demeanor that makes our office such a warm and friendly place to visit. Mrs. Kiernan has been with the Office for the Aging since its beginning in 1974. Sue is the office secretary and provides office management. She is responsible for keeping things organized and on track. Sue also coordinates our transportation (arranging rides for seniors.) She keeps our fleet of vehicles in safe working condition.

 Tina Stanford

Aging Services Specialist

An ambitious employee with lots of great ideas makes keeping up with Tina a real challenge. Tina oversees our nutrition program and Title V (our senior employment program) and provides counseling assistance as a HIICAP counselor. She is also one of the main instigators in many of the recreational programs we sponsor to include our annual Octoberfest, Prom, and Senior Day events.                                                                                      

Lisa Monks

EISEP Case Manager

Lisa has been with our agency since 2004.  Lisa currently is in charge of the EISEP and Caregiver programs.  The EISEP program provides housekeeping and personal care services to senior citizens. She conducts assessments, evaluates needs, and makes referrals to local agencies for care. Lisa maintains on-going communication with clients, agencies, and families to ensure proper care is being given.  As the Caregiver Coordinator, Lisa is responsible for reaching out to those individuals in need of support services who are caring for a love one.  She assesses needs and where appropriate makes referrals for needed respite services.  She also is responsible for organizing and providing monthly support groups to caregivers.

Christina Baker

Coordinator

Chris has been with our office since October 1995 filling numerous positions with our agency. She is responsible for overseeing several programs including our EISEP, HIICAP, HEAP, and LTCOP programs. Chris is also active with the local Consortium, an advisory organization designed to help utilize local resources in the most efficient way possible in providing needed services to county residents.

Leah Schneider,

LTC Coordinator

Leah joined our office in the fall of 2005.  As our NY Connects Coordinator or sometimes referred to as the "single point of entry for long term care" coordinator, Leah is responsible for ensuring all eligible consumers in need of long term care are properly assessed and referred for appropriate services.  With education being a large component of this program, Leah is constantly looking for new ways to bring much needed information to her service audience.  Leah also is our WRAP Coordinator, linking those individuals in need of making their homes safer and energy efficient with available resources.

Nancy Wolff,

Keyboard Specialist

Nancy joined the Office for the Aging as a Keyboard Specialist in September 2000.  Nancy works under the direct supervision of the Office Manager providing all necessary clerical support.  Duties include typing support, CAARS data entry, office filing, assisting with screening all office calls for other staff, and providing general support where needed just to mention a few.  In general Nancy is a pivotal part of the agency's ability to operate on a daily basis ensuring the smooth and even flow of administrative support necessary for a multifunctional organization such as the Office for the Aging.

Cheryl Steiner

Aging Services Worker

Cheryl has been with the Office for the Aging since June 2002.  Cheryl started out as an Outreach Worker, progressing to Typist, and then becoming the agency's Aging Services Worker in March 2008.  As our Aging Services Worker, Cheryl is responsible for providing health insurance counseling and assisting with completing health insurance forms for senior citizens.  Cheryl has made great strides in maintaining her skills in the face of constant changes in the arena of insurance counseling.  Cheryl has become the "pole" that all our local seniors have leaned on when facing changing issues to their health insurance needs.

Vicki Meyer

Aging Services Examiner

Vicki joined the Office for the Aging in July 2008.  As an Aging Services Examiner, Vicki's primary responsibility is to determine eligibility through review and assistance with applications for Home Delivered Meals.  Working closely with family members, local physicians, discharge planners, and other interested parties, Vicki is able to ensure all eligible and needy seniors receive a nutritious meal daily.  In addition and in conjunction with the Nutrition Coordinator, Vicki is responsible for the smooth and efficient delivery of all Home Delivered Meals.

Gretchen Lane

Account Clerk

Gretchen has been with our office since October 2005. She can always be found with her nose buried in her computer, vouchering the state for revenue, processing local purchase orders, adjusting her spread sheets, and providing much needed guidance to the Director on budget trends. She also can be found helping out reviewing HEAP applications and offering a hand in all office activities. Gretchen's attention to detail continues to pay dividends in the quality of the work she provides our agency.

Dina Lawson

Registered Dietitian

Dina is responsible for making the menus for all of our meal-sites. She works in conjunction with the office staff, contracted chefs and the senior population when ensuring the meals meet 1/3 of the ADA daily requirement. In other words, Dina makes sure that meals are nutritious and delicious. She is also available for nutritional education and counseling. You may make arrangements to discuss your needs with Dina by contacting our office Wednesday through Friday each week.