The Onondaga County Department of Aging and Youth is pleased to offer the “Resources for Seniors in Onondaga County” directory. This comprehensive directory is user friendly and a “must have” for anyone making referrals to senior services in our area. It is divided into sections by functional need for easy access.
By clicking the links below you can download the entire directory or any of the individual sections. All dowloads require Adobe Reader. Click here to be directed to the Adobe website.
The information in this document is
distributed on an “as is” basis,
without warranty. Neither the
compilers nor Onondaga County shall
have any liability to be caused directly
or indirectly by the instructions or definitions contained in this directory
or by the agencies or organizations
described herein. Moreover any
errors and/or omissions are
unintentional. The listings included
are not exhaustive; exclusion should
not be construed as a statement as to
the quality or service provided.
Download Entire Directory (updated 7/23/2007) as a PDF (view with Adobe Reader)
Please note: This is a very large download and will take quite a bit of time. To download SECTIONS of the Senior Resources Directory, click on the Section number or title from the list below.
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| Section I. Quick Guide to Aging Resources |
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| Information & Assistance |
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| Emergency Services |
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| Websites |
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Outreach Programs
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Section II. Food (updated 7/17/2007)
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| Dining Sites |
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| Free Meal Sites & Dining Deals |
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| Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) |
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| Food Pantries |
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| Food Sense |
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| Food Stamps |
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| Shopping Services |
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| Section III. Housing (updated 4/26/2007) |
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Home Safety Checklist |
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Breaking a Lease |
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Homeowner Assistance
Tax Exemptions
Home Repairs (City & County Programs)
Financing Options
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Heating & Cooling Assistance |
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Senior Housing
Referral Services
Rent Supplement Programs |
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Guide to Senior Housing
Independent Living
Adult Homes & Resident Rights
Family-Type Homes
Enriched Living
Assisted Living
Retirement Communities
Independent Living Services (PACE)
Questions to Ask When Selecting a Nursing Home
Nursing Home Listings
Nursing Home Inspection Reports & Advocacy |
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| Section IV. Transportation (updated 3/15/2007) |
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Driving Courses/Older Driver Education |
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Transportation Services |
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| Section V. Homecare & Caregiver Assistance (updated 3/12/2007) |
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Caregiver Services
Home Care Options
Basic Home Care Services
Support Groups
Caregiver Information & Support
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Case Management
PRI |
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Adult Day Programs & Independent Living Services (PACE) |
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Home Care
How to Choose a Home Care Provider
Certified Home Health Care
Licensed Home Health Care
Companion Care
Respite Care
Friendly Visitor/Telephone Reassurance
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Home Care Resources
Personal Emergency Response Systems (Lifeline)
File of Life
Home Equipment
Assistive Devices & Accessibility Resources
Home Modifications |
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End of Life Issues
Hospice
Health Care Proxy
Medical Ethics Committees
Funerals |
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| Section VI. Health (updated 10/31/2006) |
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Personal Prevention Checkups |
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Personal Prevention Record |
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Talking With Your Doctor |
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Medications Checklist |
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Questions for Your Pharmacist |
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Medical Services & Information |
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Dental Services, Vision, Hearing, Feet |
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Alzheimer's & Dementia |
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Mental Health |
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Alcohol/Chemical Dependency |
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Marital & Family Counseling |
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Telephone Counseling |
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| Section VII. Health Benefits (updated 10/16/2006) |
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Understanding Your Medical Benefits
Health Insurance Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance |
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Medicare (Part A & B) |
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Medicare Managed Care |
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Medicaid |
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| Section VIII. Financial Issues |
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When do I Qualify For...? |
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Using the Brookdale Income Benefits Checklist |
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Benefits CheckUp |
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Tax Preparation |
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Financial Management |
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Referral Services |
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Definitions |
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Letter of Instruction |
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Personal Records Form |
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| Section X. Recreation (updated 7/23/2007) |
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Senior Centers |
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Special Interests (Gay & Lesbian, Retirement, Cultural) |
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Publications |
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Retirement Groups |
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Exercise & Physical Fitness |
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| Section XI. Employment & Volunteering |
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Education |
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Library Resources |
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Employment Programs |
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Volunteer Opportunites |
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Veterans Agencies |
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Benefits |
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| Section XIII. Services for People with Disabilities |
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| Section XIV. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (updated 3/28/2007) |
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Grandparent Caregiver's Glossary |
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Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP) |
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Helpful Telephone Numbers |
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Parenting Classes |
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