The Suffolk County Office for the Aging is the designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act. For over 40 years, Suffolk County Office for the Aging has administered federal, state and county programs for persons 60 years of age and older. Specific goals for the Office are to develop a comprehensive service system designed to assist persons 60 years of age and older in maintaining maximum independence and dignity, to remove barriers to economic and personal independence, and to provide a continuum of care for the vulnerable elderly. Most importantly, Suffolk County Office for the Aging acts as advocate on behalf of all Suffolk County senior citizens. The Suffolk County Office for the Aging provides the following services: benefits counseling, case management, day care, employment, EPIC (elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage), family caregiver support, foster grandparent program, health insurance counseling, HEAP (home energy assistance program), home care services, home equity conversion, I.D. card, internet websites, information and referral, legal assistance, nutrition program, ombudservice, residential repair, respite services, telephone reassurance and friendly visiting, transportation, wellness project, town senior citizen divisions.