Cayuga County Office for the Aging

10/30/2026

Daylight saving time ends this weekend. ⏰ This change can be especially challenging for individuals living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. Here are a few tips to help caregivers ease the transition. 💜

10/27/2026

10/26/2026

Our 2026 Caregiver Conference is coming up next week! If you or somebody you know could benefit from an event like this, remember that the registration deadline is this Wednesday, October 28th!

Cayuga County Office for the Aging will be presenting an event for Caregivers in honor of National Family Caregiver’s Month- “Connect, Learn, and Prepare” on Wednesday, November 4th from 9:00 am-1:00 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn. This event is free and open to informal caregivers. Call or email our office by October 28th to register!

10/26/2026

Program provides income-eligible consumers with a discount on their monthly electric and/or gas bills.

10/21/2026

🚨 MEDICARE ANNUAL ENROLLMENT UPDATE! 🚨

Due to an unprecedented number of callers, we are unable to take new requests for Medicare Annual Enrollment appointments at this time. If you would like us to take your name and phone number to refer you to our partners at the NYS Office for the Aging who can provide the same service over the phone, please call or email our office. We sincerely apologize that our lack of staff resources and the growing demand for insurance counseling limit our ability to serve you at this time.

10/20/2026

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10/16/2026

🚨 MEDICARE ANNUAL ENROLLMENT UPDATE! 🚨

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period began October 15th.

We know that this can be a confusing and stressful time for many individuals navigating changes to their insurance plan. We ask that callers please be patient with our staff during this time as they work to serve as many people as possible while receiving a record number of calls for assistance. While we are still scheduling appointments for those who have already left us a message, we expect that all local appointments will be full before Dec 7th. If your plan is ending in 2026, you have until December 31st to make a change and our staff may be able to schedule you after December 7th.

For anyone needing help before December 7th, we can still take your name and number by phone or e-mail and we will forward your request to the NYS Office for the Aging who will redirect callers to NY State offices that can provide the same service over the phone.

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

10/16/2026

Congratulations Rebecca on this recognition and thank you for all that you do for our older adults in Cayuga County!

We are excited to recognize Rebecca Hodson as our August 2026 Caregiver of the Month!

Rebecca has been a dedicated caregiver for about 20 years, and her passion for helping others continues to grow. She especially enjoys making a difference in the lives of her clients and has recently developed a strong passion for learning more about Alzheimer’s disease. She is grateful for the opportunity to continue learning through her work and finds it incredibly rewarding.

Rebecca is very communicative and always keeps her supervisors in the loop about what is going on with her clients. She has great insight when it comes to care recommendations and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure her clients’ needs are met. Her dedication, attentiveness, and willingness to advocate for those she cares for make a meaningful difference.

Looking ahead, Rebecca’s goal is to purchase a home. Outside of work, she enjoys interior decorating and when she has the time, playing BINGO! We are incredibly grateful for Rebecca’s dedication, compassion, and commitment to making sure her clients receive the care and support they deserve!

10/15/2026

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