Senator Valesky to Hold Free Senior Fair on October 11 in Madison County
September 21, 2017
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ISSUE:
- Senior Citizens
Senator David J. Valesky (D-Oneida) is hosting his fifth annual Senior Information Fair at the Rusty Rail in Canastota on Wednesday, October 11, 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.
AARP New York
Alzheimer's Association, Central New York Chapter
American Cancer Society – ACS tumbler with candy
ARISE, Inc.
Ava Dorfman Center
Bethany Gardens – promotional product giveaways
BRiDGES Madison County Council on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Inc. - pens
Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce – information on the Cazenovia Area Senior Association, newsletters, and other pertinent info for seniors
Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI)
Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum – pens and other informational materials
Crouse Community Center – giveaways and basket drawing
Eat Smart NY – class sign-ups, grocery store information
Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield – Medicare plan options for 2017 & 2018 plan year
Food Bank of CNY – SNAP –information about SNAP/food stamps
Franciscan Lifeline
Gerrit Smith Estate/National Abolition Hall of Fame
Haynes & Hall - Medicare Solutions – information about 2018 Excellus Medicare plans
Hazel Carpenter Home, Inc. – WalMart gift card giveaway
HCR Home Care – information about certified home health and care management
Help Restore Hope Center
Jeanine's Spring Chickens - new Medicare plans for 2018
Legal Aid Society of Mid-NY, Inc.
Literacy Coalition of Madison County
Lutheran Care
Madison County Department of Social Services – Information about agency programs
Madison County Dept. of Solid Waste – Information about Madison County’s Styrofoam program and recycling, giving away reusable bags and recycling guides
Madison County Health Department – information about community health worker immunizations, giving away ice/warm packs
Madison County Office for the Aging, Inc.
Madison County Sheriff's Office – information about Project LifeSaver, a locating system for dementia patients who wander from home; giveaways including pens, medicine organizers, nail files, ice scrapers, and educational materials
Madison County Veterans Agency
Mid York Library System – information about Hoopla, a digital streaming service available free with a Mid York library card, which includes music, movies, ebooks, audiobooks, graphics novels, and more.
National Library of Medicine
New York State EPIC
New York State Funeral Directors Association – information about funeral planning, handouts
New York State Office of the Attorney General
New York State Tax Department
Office of the New York State Comptroller – search for unclaimed funds
Oneida Healthcare
Open Doors Transition Center – information about transition service from nursing home to community, giveaways
Oviatt Hearing & Balance
Prudential Financial
Rite Aid – flu, pneumonia, and TDAP shots (with insurance card or cash)
Rural Health Council of Madison County – information about the Chronic Disease Self Management Program and Monday Miles in various parts of the county
Senator Valesky Constituent Services
Senior Companion Program, InterFaith Works of CNY
Seniors Helping Seniors
The Grand Healthcare/The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Rome – basket giveaway
University Geriatricians – magnifiers as giveaways
Upstate Cancer Center - giveaways
Utica Rehabilitation & Nursing Center – notepads, pens, candy
VNA Homecare Options
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