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Upcoming Events
MCOFA Santa for Seniors Accepting Nominations
🎅🎄 Help Us Spread Some Holiday Cheer with Santa for Seniors! 🎄🎅
The holiday season is all about giving, sharing, and making spirits bright! ✨ The Madison County Office for the Aging is now accepting nominations for our Santa for Seniors program, and we need your help to make the season a little more magical for local seniors!
❤️ Know a senior who could use some extra holiday cheer?
If you know a Madison County resident who is 60 years of age or older and could use a little extra joy this holiday season, we invite you to nominate them! Please complete a nomination form and submit it to our office by November 20th.
🎁 How to Nominate:
💻 Visit our website at www.ofamadco.org to find the nomination form. (located below)
📍 Stop by our office at 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd, Canastota, to pick up a form.
🎄 Want to Play Santa? You can help make someone's holiday merry and bright! We'll have a Santa for Seniors Giving Tree at our office, decorated with tags featuring nominated seniors. Stop by, choose a tag, and shop for a senior to help make their holiday a little more special. 🎁❤️
Every act of kindness makes a difference, and together we can bring smiles, warmth, and holiday magic to seniors throughout Madison County!
📞 Questions? Give us a call at 315-697-5700.
Let's make this holiday season merry and bright for our Madison County seniors! 🎅✨🎁
Caregiver Luncheon will be held at The Madison Hop
🍂🧡November is National Family Caregivers Month!🧡🍂
Madison County Office for the Aging's Caregiver Services Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, November 17th from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm
Tine Yelle, RN, from Hospice & Palliative Care will present on Understanding & Managing Caregiver Fatigue.
📅Day: Tuesday, November 17th, 2026
🕛Time: 11:30 am until 1:30 pm
📍Where: The Madison Hop
7239 NY Route 20
Madison NY 13402
Please join us for this FREE event, lunch will be provided by The Madison Hop.
‼️REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED‼️
To register, please call or email
Jessica Cross
315-697-5700 ext 214
You must register by Monday, November 9th, 2026
Taking Nominations for 2027 Older New Yorker
Each year, the New York State Office for the Aging honors older New Yorkers for their dedication, service, and contributions to their communities.
This year, as in past years, the Madison County Office for the Aging is seeking nominations for older Madison County residents age 60 and over who have made a meaningful difference through ongoing community service.
We invite any individual or organization to nominate an older adult who has demonstrated a strong commitment to serving the community. Nominees may include individuals who have supported your organization, volunteered with local programs, or contributed their time and talents to help others.
If you know an older Madison County resident who has provided dedicated service to a service organization or community-based program, please complete and submit the 2027 Older NYer Nomination form below. Nomination forms are accepted until November 13, 2026.
To return your completed Nomination form or more information, contact the office by stopping by 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd, Canastota NY 13032 or by calling 315-697-5700 or emailing [email protected]
Thank you for taking time to consider the effect an older adult volunteer has on their community.
Regards,
Madison Co Office for the Aging, Inc, Advisory Council
Volunteers Needed for In-Home Financial Management Assistance Program
Do you enjoy handling your personal finances? Do you enjoy helping others?
Volunteers are needed for the In-Home Financial Management Assistance Program in Madison County.
Help older adults with handling their financial responsibilities.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call 315-233-3973
or email [email protected]
Visit their website for more information www.50forwardmv.org
Volunteer Caregiver Respite Providers Needed
We are looking for Volunteers to become Caregiver Respite Providers!
Madison County Office for the Aging is one of the NYSCRC Caregiver Wellness & Respite Centers helping to provide more respite opportunities. We are actively recruiting volunteers to provide respite care and support to caregivers in need.
To volunteer, you must be at least 18 years old and be willing to have a background check completed. Training is provided to become a caregiver respite volunteer.
If you are interested in becoming a Caregiver Respite Volunteer, please call our office at 315-697-5700.
Melanie Liess
Deputy Director
315-697-5700 ext 215
Jessica Cross
Caregiver Coordinator
315-697-5700 ext 214
Upcoming Outreach Staff Visits
The Madison County Office for the Aging Staff is scheduled to be at the following sites. Staff will be available to assist with paperwork or applications, and are knowledgeable about programs and services that you may be eligible for.
An APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED to meet with OFA staff at the sites listed below. Please call 315-697-5700 to make an appointment.
Earlville: September 17, Thursday at 10:30 am
4 N Main St
It is PREFERRED that you make an appointment to meet with OFA staff at the sites listed below. Please call 315-697-5700 .
Chittenango: Sept 14, Monday at 11:30 am
Parks & Rec, 710 Legion Dr
Canastota: Sept 16, Wednesday at 11:30 am
Stoneleigh Apts, 400 Lamb Ave
DeRuyter: Oct 7, Wednesday at 11 am
DeRuyter Senior Apartments
Oneida: Oct 13, Tuesday at 11:30 am
Oneida Towers II dining room
Cazenovia: Oct 21, Wednesday at 1 pm
Carriage House Apts Community Room
Free Memory Screening
Screenings for Memory Concerns Now Available at Madison County Offices for the Aging
Are you 60 years of age or older with questions about your memory?
Changes in memory are most often a normal part of aging but can be worrisome.
If you have questions about you or your loved ones' memory, Madison County Office for the Aging offers screenings for memory concerns. If needed, individuals are connected to healthcare professionals for a full evaluation and appropriate treatment.
For information about getting a screening done at our office, please call 315-697-5700
To contact University Geriatricians please call 315-464-6100
Effective Communication Strategies
This FRIDAY, February 10th, from 1pm to 2pm we have an IN-PERSON event with the Alzheimer's Association. Come learn effective communication strategies when caring for a loved one with dementia. Give our office a call to learn more and register 315-697-5700
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.
Fiddler on the Roof
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Mama Mia Musical
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Effective Communication Strategies
This FRIDAY, February 10th, from 1pm to 2pm we have an IN-PERSON event with the Alzheimer's Association. Come learn effective communication strategies when caring for a loved one with dementia. Give our office a call to learn more and register 315-697-5700
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.
Fiddler on the Roof
Write a description for this tab and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, if you are using tabs to show different services, write about what makes each service unique. If you are using tabs to display restaurant items, write about what makes a specific dish particularly worthwhile or delicious.
Mama Mia Musical
Write a description for this tab and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, if you are using tabs to show different services, write about what makes each service unique. If you are using tabs to display restaurant items, write about what makes a specific dish particularly worthwhile or delicious.
MCOFA Santa for Seniors
🎅🎄 Help Us Spread Some Holiday Cheer with Santa for Seniors! 🎄🎅
The holiday season is all about giving, sharing, and making spirits bright! ✨ The Madison County Office for the Aging is now accepting nominations for our Santa for Seniors program, and we need your help to make the season a little more magical for local seniors!
❤️ Know a senior who could use some extra holiday cheer?
If you know a Madison County resident who is 60 years of age or older and could use a little extra joy this holiday season, we invite you to nominate them! Please complete a nomination form and submit it to our office by November 20th.
🎁 How to Nominate:
💻 Visit our website at www.ofamadco.org to find the nomination form. (located below)
📍 Stop by our office at 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd, Canastota, to pick up a form.
🎄 Want to Play Santa? You can help make someone's holiday merry and bright! We'll have a Santa for Seniors Giving Tree at our office, decorated with tags featuring nominated seniors. Stop by, choose a tag, and shop for a senior to help make their holiday a little more special. 🎁❤️
Every act of kindness makes a difference, and together we can bring smiles, warmth, and holiday magic to seniors throughout Madison County!
📞 Questions? Give us a call at 315-697-5700.
Let's make this holiday season merry and bright for our Madison County seniors! 🎅✨🎁
Caregiver Luncheon will be held at The Madison Hop
🍂🧡November is National Family Caregivers Month!🧡🍂
Madison County Office for the Aging's Caregiver Services Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, November 17th from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm
Tine Yelle, RN, from Hospice & Palliative Care will present on Understanding & Managing Caregiver Fatigue.
📅Day: Tuesday, November 17th, 2026
🕛Time: 11:30 am until 1:30 pm
📍Where: The Madison Hop
7239 NY Route 20
Madison NY 13402
Please join us for this FREE event, lunch will be provided by The Madison Hop.
‼️REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED‼️
To register, please call or email
Jessica Cross
315-697-5700 ext 214
You must register by Monday, November 9th, 2026
Taking Nominations for 2027 Older New Yorker
Each year, the New York State Office for the Aging honors older New Yorkers for their dedication, service, and contributions to their communities.
This year, as in past years, the Madison County Office for the Aging is seeking nominations for older Madison County residents age 60 and over who have made a meaningful difference through ongoing community service.
We invite any individual or organization to nominate an older adult who has demonstrated a strong commitment to serving the community. Nominees may include individuals who have supported your organization, volunteered with local programs, or contributed their time and talents to help others.
If you know an older Madison County resident who has provided dedicated service to a service organization or community-based program, please complete and submit the 2027 Older NYer Nomination form below. Nomination forms are accepted until November 13, 2026.
To return your completed Nomination form or more information, contact the office by stopping by 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd, Canastota NY 13032 or by calling 315-697-5700 or emailing [email protected]
Thank you for taking time to consider the effect an older adult volunteer has on their community.
Regards,
Madison Co Office for the Aging, Inc, Advisory Council
Volunteer Caregiver Respite Providers Needed
We are looking for Volunteers to become Caregiver Respite Providers!
Madison County Office for the Aging is one of the NYSCRC Caregiver Wellness & Respite Centers helping to provide more respite opportunities. We are actively recruiting volunteers to provide respite care and support to caregivers in need.
To volunteer, you must be at least 18 years old and be willing to have a background check completed. Training is provided to become a caregiver respite volunteer.
If you are interested in becoming a Caregiver Respite Volunteer, please call our office at 315-697-5700.
Melanie Liess
Deputy Director
315-697-5700 ext 215
Jessica Cross
Caregiver Coordinator
315-697-5700 ext 214
Upcoming Outreach Visits
The Madison County Office for the Aging Staff is scheduled to be at the following sites. Staff will be available to assist with paperwork or applications, and are knowledgeable about programs and services that you may be eligible for.
An APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED to meet with OFA staff at the sites listed below. Please call 315-697-5700 to make an appointment.
Earlville: September 17, Thursday at 10:30 am
4 N Main St
It is PREFERRED that you make an appointment to meet with OFA staff at the sites listed below. Please call 315-697-5700 .
Chittenango: Sept 14, Monday at 11:30 am
Parks & Rec, 710 Legion Dr
Canastota: Sept 16, Wednesday at 11:30 am
Stoneleigh Apts, 400 Lamb Ave
DeRuyter: Oct 7, Wednesday at 11 am
DeRuyter Senior Apartments
Oneida: Oct 13, Tuesday at 11:30 am
Oneida Towers II dining room
Cazenovia: Oct 21, Wednesday at 1 pm
Carriage House Apts Community Room
Free Memory Screening at MCOFA
Screenings for Memory Concerns Now Available at Madison County Offices for the Aging
Are you 60 years of age or older with questions about your memory?
Changes in memory are most often a normal part of aging but can be worrisome.
If you have questions about you or your loved ones' memory, Madison County Office for the Aging offers screenings for memory concerns. If needed, individuals are connected to healthcare professionals for a full evaluation and appropriate treatment.
For information about getting a screening done at our office, please call 315-697-5700
To contact University Geriatricians please call 315-464-6100
Volunteers Needed for the Financial Management Assistance Program
Do you enjoy handling your personal finances? Do you enjoy helping others?
Volunteers are needed for the In-Home Financial Management Assistance Program in Madison County.
Help older adults with handling their financial responsibilities.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call 315-233-3973
or email [email protected]
Visit their website for more information www.50forwardmv.org
NY CONNECTS
NY Connects serves as the Point of Entry for information and assistance to long term services and supports for all ages.
Long term services and supports are used by individuals of all ages who need assistance to perform routine daily activities such as bathing, dressing, preparing meals…
The goal of NY Connects is forming partnerships to create a sustainable, person driven long term support system in which people with disabilities and chronic conditions have choices, control and access to a full array of quality services that assure optimal outcomes, such as independence, health and quality of life.
Our Agency through the NY Connects Program makes every effort to connect people who are seeking care to the agencies and service providers that can best meet their needs.
Contact NY Connects at 315-697-3092