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Upcoming Events
Senior Information Fair Oct 1st
Madison County Office for the Aging Senior Information Fair
Wednesday, October 1st 2025
10:00 am- 1:00 pm
Theodore's Restaurant
3231 Seneca Turnpike, Canastota
Resources for Older Adults, their families and friends
*Vendors
*Medicare Info
*Flu Shots!
*Benefits Eligibility Screening
*And more!
Madison County Office for the Aging Public Hearing Oct 1st
Madison County
Office for the Aging's
Public Hearing
Wednesday, Oct 1st 2025
9:30 am
Theodore's Restaurant
3231 Seneca Turnpike, Canastota
An abstract of OFA Services is provided and available at the Office for the Aging.
The hearing allows opportunity for public comment to the developement of programs and services provided by the Office for the Aging.
To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event please contact MCOFA at 315-697-5700 or information@ofamad.org by 9/24/2025
Funded by the U.S. Administration of Aging under Title II of the Older Americans Act, New York State
Office for the Aging, Madison County Board of Supervisors, and local contributions.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Farmers Market Coupons
Farmers Market Coupons are now available.
If you were not able to go one of the distribution sites, you may pick up your coupons at the office during 9am -3 pm Monday through Friday.
Eligibility Criteria:
• 60 yrs of age or older AND
• Monthly income is at or below 185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines ($2,413/month for a one person household, $3,261/month for a two-person household) AND
• Have not received SFMNP coupons from any other location this year.
Each older adult in a household is eligible to receive a booklet if they meet age and income requirements. Only one booklet per person per year. Each person must be present to receive their booklet.
QUESTIONS? CALL the OFFICE FOR THE AGING 315-697-5700
Healthy Brain Project Free Memory Screening
Screenings for Memory Concerns Now Available at Offices for the Aging in Central New York!
Are you 60 years of age and 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, several County Offices for the Aging in Central New York are now offering screenings for memory concerns. If needed, individuals are connected to healthcare professionals for a full evaluation and appropriate treatment.
For information contact the Office for the Aging serving your county:
Cayuga County Office for the Aging 315-253-1226
Herkimer County Office for the Aging 315-867-1121
Lewis County Office for the Aging 315-376-5313
Madison County Office for the Aging 315-697-5700
Oneida County Office for the Aging & Continuing Care 315-798-5456
Oswego County Office for the Aging 315-349-3484
Tompkins County Office for the Aging 607-274-5482
To contact University Geriatricians please call 315-464-6100
Upstate University Geriatricians Press Release
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: Sept 4, 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 8, Monday at 11:30 am
Parks & Rec, 710 Legion Dr
Canastota: Sept 17, Wednesday at 11:30 am
Stoneleigh Apts, 400 Lamb Ave
DeRuyter: Oct 8, Wednesday at 11 am
DeRuyter Senior Apartments
Oneida: Oct 14, Tuesday at 11:30 am
Oneida Towers II dining room
Cazenovia: Oct 22, Wednesday at 1 pm
Carriage House Apts Community Room
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.
Senior Information Fair Oc 1st
Madison County Office for the Aging Senior Information Fair
Wednesday, October 1st 2025
10:00 am- 1:00 pm
Theodore's Restaurant
3231 Seneca Turnpike, Canastota
Resources for Older Adults, their families and friends
Vendors
Medicare Info
Flu Shots!
Benefits Eligibility Screening
And more!
Madison County Office for the Aging Public Hearing Oct 1st
Madison County
Office for the Aging's
Public Hearing
Wednesday, Oct 1st 2025
9:30 am
Theodore's Restaurant
3231 Seneca Turnpike, Canastota
An abstract of OFA Services is provided and available at the Office for the Aging.
The hearing allows opportunity for public comment to the developement of programs and services provided by the Office for the Aging.
To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event please contact MCOFA at 315-697-5700 or information@ofamad.org by 9/24/2025
Funded by the U.S. Administration of Aging under Title II of the Older Americans Act, New York State
Office for the Aging, Madison County Board of Supervisors, and local contributions.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Farmers Market Coupons
Farmers Market Coupons are now available.
If you were not able to go one of the distribution sites, you may pick up your coupons at the office during 9am -3 pm Monday through Friday.
Eligibility Criteria:
• 60 yrs of age or older AND
• Monthly income is at or below 185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines ($2,413/month for a one person household, $3,261/month for a two-person household) AND
• Have not received SFMNP coupons from any other location this year.
Each older adult in a household is eligible to receive a booklet if they meet age and income requirements. Only one booklet per person per year. Each person must be present to receive their booklet.
QUESTIONS? CALL the OFFICE FOR THE AGING 315-697-5700
Healthy Brain Project Free Memory Screening at MCOFA
Screenings for Memory Concerns Now Available at Offices for the Aging in Central New York!
Are you 60 years of age and 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, several County Offices for the Aging in Central New York are now offering screenings for memory concerns. If needed, individuals are connected to healthcare professionals for a full evaluation and appropriate treatment.
For information contact the Office for the Aging serving your county:
Cayuga County Office for the Aging 315-253-1226
Herkimer County Office for the Aging 315-867-1121
Lewis County Office for the Aging 315-376-5313
Madison County Office for the Aging 315-697-5700
Oneida County Office for the Aging & Continuing Care 315-798-5456
Oswego County Office for the Aging 315-349-3484
Tompkins County Office for the Aging 607-274-5482
To contact University Geriatricians please call 315-464-6100
Upstate University Geriatricians Press Release
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: Sept 4, 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 8, Monday at 11:30 am
Parks & Rec, 710 Legion Dr
Canastota: Sept 17, Wednesday at 11:30 am
Stoneleigh Apts, 400 Lamb Ave
DeRuyter: Oct 8, Wednesday at 11 am
DeRuyter Senior Apartments
Oneida: Oct 14, Tuesday at 11:30 am
Oneida Towers II dining room
Cazenovia: Oct 22, Wednesday at 1 pm
Carriage House Apts Community Room
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