214 West Martin Luther King Jr. State St.
Ithaca, New York 14850
(607) 274-5482
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Upcoming Events & Important Deadlines
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers
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Plan for Your Future at the Senior Living Expo on Saturday, April 7, 2018
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Plan for Your Future at the Senior Living Expo on Saturday, April 7
Are you an older adult who is wondering about what is available locally to support you as you live in your own home? Or are you interested in exploring alternate housing arrangements but aren’t sure what the next step might be?
If you’ve been asking yourself these questions, then you may find the answers at the
Senior Living Expo on Saturday, April 7, 2018, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Ramada Inn
2310 North Triphammer Road, Ithaca.
The Expo will feature over 30 organizations and housing providers, as well as presentations at:
1:30-2:15 pm
- Senior Housing Options in Tompkins County-Presenter-:David Stoyell, Aging Services Specialist, Tompkins County Office for the Aging
- Community Supports for Aging in Place-Presenter: Lisa Holmes, Director, Tompkins County Office for the Aging
2:30-3:15 pm
- Downsizing-Presenter: Allyson Mooney, Professional Organizer, Lifestyle Organization
- Cost-saving Programs for Medicare Beneficiaries-Presenters: Sarah Jane Blake, Coordinator, NY Statewide Senior Action Council and Nicole Zulu, HIICAP Coordinator, Lifelong
This free event is co-sponsored by the Ithaca College Gerontology Institute and the Tompkins County Office for the Aging.
For more information, contact either partner:
Ithaca College Gerontology Institute: Teri Reinemann, Gerontology Programs Manager, at 607-274-1607 or
treinemann@ithaca.edu
Tompkins County Office for the Aging: Lisa Monroe, NY Connects Coordinator, at 607-274-5490 or
lmonroe@tompkins-co.org
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Project Care
is a friendly visiting program of the Office for the Aging. Project Care volunteers support both caregivers and seniors with weekly visits that can greatly enhance the life of a frail senior. For more information on how you can become a volunteer please contact Caryn Bullis at 607-274-5450 or
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Become a Long Term Care Ombudsman
Ombudsmen advocate for people who live in long term care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living and board and care homes in order to address health, safety, and quality of life. They do this by:
- Listening to resident concerns and suggestions;
- Receiving, investigating and resolving complaints made by or on behalf of residents
- Promoting the development of resident and family councils
- Informing government agencies, providers and the general public about issues and concerns impacting residents of long term care facilities.
Ombudsmen respond to a variety of concerns about long term care including:
- Residents’ rights
- Environmental concerns
- Discharge and eviction
- Personal care concerns
- Quality of life issues
To learn more about LTCOP serving Chemung, Schuyler, and Tompkins Counties or to volunteer, please contact
ltcombudsman@tompkins-co.org
or call 607-274-5498. For details about volunteering
click here.
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Want to beat the flu? Here’s what you can do:
GET IMMUNIZED!
Everyone over 6 months old should be immunized. Call your physician or pharmacy to find out where you can get a flu shot. Or, enter your zip code in the Flu Vaccine Finder, above. When you get vaccinated, you not only reduce your risk of getting the flu, you reduce the risk to those around you. That's because even if you don't have symptoms — you're not sick — you may still be carrying the virus that could infect others.
COVER YOUR SNEEZE!
Sneeze in your sleeve!
Keep your hands clean by directing your cough or sneeze to your sleeve inside your elbow.
WASH YOUR HANDS!
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds (about the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice.) Teach your children to do this and set a good example by doing it yourself.
STAY HEALTHY!
Get plenty of rest, eat nutritious foods, stay physically active.
STAY HOME!
Flu is easily spread from person to person. If you’re sick, protect others by staying home and getting well. You’ll appreciate it when others do the same.
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Tompkins County Sheriff Recently Noted Rise in Phone
Scammers Posing as NYSEG Representatives
According to the Tompkins CountySheriff’s Department, there has been a recent rise in fraudulent activities – nationwide and locally – where NYSEG customers are contacted and asked to pay current or past due charges; and these “payments” go to scammers. Some customers are being told over the phone that their utilities will be shut off if they do not act quickly. Utility customers can be a convenient target for these scammers because unlike retail business customers, most everyone is a customer of an energy company and pays utility bills.
Take the following precautions to avoid falling victim to a scam:
- DO NOT make any payments over the phone to anyone who contacts you or asks you to dial a different number.
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- Never provide your Social Security number, credit card number or bank information to anyone requesting it (over the phone or in person) unless you initiated the contact and feel confident that the transaction is legitimate.
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- You can easily verify the identity of any NYSEG employee: ask for their employee number or their photo ID card (if in person). Then contact NYSEG at 1.800.572.1111 to verify their identity and the nature of their business. NYSEG employees are happy to comply with an identity verification request.
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- NYSEG does not ask customers to purchase debit cards (like Green Dot cards) to make payments.
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The following tips apply to making routine payments to your NYSEG account:
- Do not rely on e-mail links. Always type the NYSEG Web address when making an online payment at nyseg.com. While at nyseg.com, you can also check your account balance and any past-due amount status.
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- When making a payment by phone, always ensure you are dialing NYSEG phone numbers: 1.800.572.1111 (customer service); 1.888.315.1755 (payment arrangements) or 1.800.600.2275 (self-service line). You can also check your account status by phone.
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- If you are mailing your payment, the NYSEG address is:
- NYSEG, P.O. Box 847812, Boston, MA 02284-7812.
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- Pay in person at an authorized pay agent, a Walmart location or one of NYSEG’s walk-in office locations.
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- If you pay your bill using your own payment service (for instance, your bank) always follow the payment service’s instructions to ensure your account security.
Remember, if information about your account balance doesn’t match what you expect, or if something sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't true. It pays to protect yourself from scams. If you have fallen victim to a scam, immediately contact the
Federal Trade Commission
(1-877-FTC-HELP) or the Tompkins County Sheriff at 272-2444.
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NY Connects
What is NY Connects?
NY Connects provides information, assistance and referrals for Long Term Services and Supports for people of any age and regardless of income. NY Connects staff can help people maneuver the complex system of services in the community.
What are Long Term Services and Supports?
Long Term Services and Supports can be medical and non-medical, helping people of all ages and abilities to remain as independent as possible.
NY Connects can provide information about:
- Home Care
- Caregiver Supports
- Care Coordination
- Respite Care
- Transportation
- Financial Benefits
- Home Delivered Meals
- Health Insurance Information
- Additional Services & Supports
How can I get help through NY Connects?
NY Connects staff can assist you either on the phone or in person between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm, Monday through Friday.
In person: 214 W. Martin Luther King Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
By phone: 607-274-5482 or 1-800-342-9871.
Free language assistance (interpretation and translation) services are available.
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The Personal Emergency Response System
Are you concerned about the safety of a family member or friend? Is someone you know at risk of falling in their own home? The Tompkins County Office for the Aging can help. Outreach staff is available to answer your questions about personal emergency response devices. We will guide you in choosing the most suitable device to meet your needs.
The standard system includes a console unit and a wireless transmitter.
The console is powered through an electrical outlet and also has an internal back-up battery in case of power failure. The console requires use of a telephone.
The transmitter is both lightweight and waterproof and is worn as a necklace, or as a wristband.
Standard rental pricing is $25/month (prices may vary based on equipment and qualifying factors).
- No installation fee
- No fee for Service calls
A Fall Detection Unit is available for $5 more than the standard rate, a total of $30/month. GPS Units are also available for $45/month and a one-time $40 activation fee. Call the Tompkins County Office for the Aging today at (607) 274-5482. We look forward to helping you!
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Tompkins County Office for the Aging
Our mission is to assist older adults and persons with
long term care needs to live independently in their homes and communities with quality of life and dignity.
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