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Senator Valesky to Hold Free Senior Fair on October 12 in Madison County
September 16, 2016
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ISSUE:
- Senior Issues
Senator David J. Valesky (D-Oneida) is hosting his fourth annual Senior Information Fair at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Cazenovia on Wednesday, October 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Experts from local businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies will provide important information on health care, in-home services, health insurance, prescription assistance, housing, and local services, as well as offer giveaways. All residents are invited to attend this free event.
Rite Aid will offer flu shots (with insurance card and co-payment). Other organizations will offer blood pressure checks and health screenings.
“Madison County is home to dozens of organizations and agencies that can directly benefit seniors, but seniors may not be aware of all of the services available,” Sen. Valesky said. “This free Information Fair is a means for seniors and their families to connect with the experts and groups that can offer assistance and information on issues of importance to them.”
Attendees will be able to speak with representatives from the agencies listed below. For more information about the fair, call Sen. Valesky’s office at 315-478-8745 or email valesky@nysenate.gov.
ACR Health
American Cancer Society
The Arc of Madison Cortland - giveaways include hand sanitizers, cell phone wallets, magnets
ARISE, Inc.
BRiDGES Madison County Council on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Inc.
Cancer Services Program of Oneida, Herkimer & Madison Counties
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison Counties
Cazenovia American Legion Post 88
Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Central NY Library Resources Council
Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum
Clear Path for Veterans – giveaways include raffle for 2 tickets to Sunday brunch at Clear Path
CRIS (Cazenovia Resources for Independent Seniors)
Crouse Community Center – info about outpatient therapies
Eat Smart NY – info about how to identify whole grain foods on food labels
Fidelis Care New York
Food Bank of CNY – SNAP – info about SNAP food stamps, giveaways include serving spoons, pens, pencils, and cookbooks
Franciscan Lifeline
Gerrit Smith Estate/National Abolition Hall of Fame
Good Time Bus Tours – new day trip to Madison County breweries, three drawings for $25 gift certificates
Haynes & Hall Medicare Solutions - giveaways include free information kits
HCR Home Care - giveaways include candy
Hospice of Central New York
Liberty Resources Victims of Violence Program
Literacy Coalition of Madison County, Madison County Reads Ahead, Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Lutheran Care's Helping Hands & Caregiver Support Program – info about new Lutheran Care’s Caregiver Support Program
Madison County Board of Elections – voting machine and practice ballots, absentee ballots
Madison County Department of Social Services
Madison County Health Department
Madison County Office for the Aging, Inc.
Madison County Solid Waste – giveaways include flashlights, jar openers, recycling guides, and more
Madison County Veterans Agency
Mid York Library System – info about new service called Hoopla, a digital streaming service
Mohawk Valley Health Support (formerly St. Elizabeth Health Support) – info about durable medical equipment and home respiratory services
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
New York State Funeral Directors Association
New York State Office for Aging
NYS Division of Veterans Affairs
NYS Office of the Attorney General
NYS Office of the State Comptroller Office of Unclaimed Funds – find out if the state has money owed to you
Office of the Madison County Sheriff
Oneida Healthcare
Oneida Healthcare
Oneida Healthcare ECF
Oviatt Hearing & Balance – free hearing screenings onsite
Rite Aid Pharmacy – flu, pneumonia, TDAP shots
Rural Health Council of Madison County – info about the National Diabetes Prevention Program and Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, giveaways include Monday Mile Passports
Senior Companion Program, InterFaith Works of CNY
Seniors Helping Seniors – info about services for seniors through VCC organization
Take Shape for Life - Argentine Health Partners - new product for supervised weight loss; book giveaway "Discover Your Optimal Health" by Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen
The Grand
The Ward Law Firm
United Healthcare Medicare Solutions
United Healthcare Medicare Solutions
Upstate Cancer Center – small gift for those who fill out a cancer screening survey and for cancer survivors who ring the survivor bell
VNA Homecare – giveaways include post-it notes, pens, and jar openers
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