Cayuga County Office for the Aging

06/08/2026

Judy Dunaway of Fair Haven and John Wilmot of Port Byron were recognized by the Cayuga County Legislature at their May 26th meeting at the Sterling Nature Center. Office for the Aging Director, Brenda Wiemann, shared heart-warming examples of all the contributions these two individuals have made in their communities. To learn more about the honorees, please see the write-up in our May Senior News and Views newsletter, page 3. (Link below)

https://www.cayugacounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/33420/May-2026-Senior-News-and-Views

06/05/2026

Happy 6/5! Most people become eligible for Medicare at 65 so we celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week the week of 6/5 to help remember the steps to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud! #65

06/03/2026

Only a few days left to register for our Cayuga County Mini Conference on Tuesday, June 9, from 9am to 12pm, at Cayuga Community College. Register today at bit.ly/47cEuQV for this free event for caregivers. Learn about the science behind creativity and well-being, and how creative activities can enhance self-care.

06/03/2026

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06/01/2026

You might be offered “free” products like back or knee braces, food, or additional benefits for your Medicare number. That’s a scam.

05/28/2026

A Medicare fraud prevention tip from your local HIICAP staff is to avoid giving out your Medicare ID number over the phone. We will continue to share information throughout next week in recognition of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week!

What is your best Medicare fraud prevention tip? Share yours in the comments! Then, be sure to join the SMP on Monday, June 1st, at 11 a.m. ET for Medicare Fraud Prevention Week! to see what SMPs around the country recommend as their Medicare fraud prevention tip.

05/27/2026

Sepsis Alliance is saddened by the passing of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch following severe pneumonia and sepsis. We extend our condolences to his family, friends, teammates, and fans.

His passing is a heartbreaking reminder that sepsis can happen to anyone and can progress quickly from an infection like pneumonia.

Know the signs: temperature change, infection, mental decline, and extreme illness/shortness of breath.

Early recognition saves lives. Learn more at Sepsis.org.

05/26/2026

Did you know? 892,000 individuals age 55+ contribute 474 million hours of community service at an economic value of $13.2 billion. Data tells a story, and our story is about the economic, social and cultural contributions of older adults.

New York's 4.8 million older adults bring enormous intellectual, social and economic capital.

05/26/2026

Champion Tip of the Week: Take steps to prevent falls. Falls prevention programs and simple home safety changes can help improve strength and balance and reduce risk. Try the Falls Free CheckUp: https://www.ncoa.org/tools/falls-free-checkup/

05/22/2026