Age Friendly Herkimer County
Aging with Dignity, Independence, and Connection in Herkimer County.
Age-Friendly Herkimer County is a community-wide initiative focused on making Herkimer County a place where people of all ages can live, work, and thrive. Through collaboration with local organizations, businesses, and residents, HealthNet is working to improve transportation, housing, outdoor spaces, social connections, and access to community services.
The initiative is led by Herkimer County HealthNet, the Herkimer County Office for the Aging, and the Age-Friendly Herkimer Coalition.
Last Chance to Take the Survey!
Age-Friendly Herkimer County is working to better understand the housing needs and priorities of people throughout our community—and we want your input before the survey closes!
Whether you’ve been meaning to take the survey or are just hearing about it for the first time, now is your chance to share your thoughts. Your feedback will help inform our work as we look at ways to make Herkimer County a great place to live, work, and age.
Haven’t taken the survey yet? Please take a few minutes to make your voice heard!
👉 Take the Age-Friendly Housing Survey HERE!
Thank you to everyone who has already shared their thoughts. Every response helps us better understand our community and its needs.
What does Age Friendly Herkimer County do?
What We Do
Age Friendly Herkimer County Resources
We’re building out a library of practical, up-to-date resources for older adults, caregivers, and families across Herkimer County. This section will grow as new information becomes available, so check back soon.
How did this program get started?
Age-Friendly Herkimer County began in 2019, when the Herkimer County Office for the Aging received a planning grant to bring together local partners around a shared goal: making Herkimer County a better place to age.
Since then, the initiative has moved through community surveys, listening sessions, and focus groups involving hundreds of residents, all to better understand what older adults in our county need most. That work led to a countywide Action Plan, developed with input from local organizations, businesses, and community members, and approved by the Herkimer County Legislature in 2025.
Today, we’re in the implementation phase, turning that plan into real programs and progress across all eight domains.
Who It's For
Age-Friendly Herkimer County is for all Herkimer County residents, with a particular focus on older adults, caregivers, and individuals who want to help create a more accessible and inclusive community.
Our Impact
Building a community where residents of all ages can remain active, connected, independent, and engaged in the places they call home.
Get Involved
Age-Friendly Herkimer County is built on community input, and there’s always room for more voices at the table. Residents, organizations, and community partners are encouraged to participate in Age-Friendly workgroups, share ideas, and help identify opportunities to improve quality of life throughout Herkimer County.
Ways to get involved:
- Join a subcommittee focused on one of the eight domains
- Share your ideas and experiences at a community listening session
- Volunteer for an upcoming Age-Friendly event or project
- Spread the word about resources available to older adults in your life
