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Senior Resource Directory

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.

 

Information & Assistance
Emergency Services
Websites

Outreach Programs

Section II.  Food (updated 7/17/2007)

Dining Sites
Free Meal Sites & Dining Deals
Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)
Food Pantries
Food Sense
Food Stamps
Shopping Services
Section III.  Housing (updated 4/26/2007)
Home Safety Checklist
Breaking a Lease

Homeowner Assistance

Tax Exemptions

Home Repairs (City & County Programs)

Financing Options

Heating & Cooling Assistance

Senior Housing

Referral Services

Rent Supplement Programs

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

Section IV.  Transportation (updated 3/15/2007)
Driving Courses/Older Driver Education
Transportation Services

Caregiver Services

Home Care Options

Basic Home Care Services

Support Groups

Caregiver Information & Support

Case Management

PRI

Adult Day Programs & Independent Living Services (PACE)

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

Home Care Resources

Personal Emergency Response Systems (Lifeline)

File of Life

Home Equipment

Assistive Devices & Accessibility Resources

Home Modifications

End of Life Issues

Hospice

Health Care Proxy

Medical Ethics Committees

Funerals

Section VI.  Health (updated 10/31/2006)
Personal Prevention Checkups
Personal Prevention Record
Talking With Your Doctor
Medications Checklist
Questions for Your Pharmacist
Medical Services & Information
Dental Services, Vision, Hearing, Feet
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Mental Health
Alcohol/Chemical Dependency
Marital & Family Counseling
Telephone Counseling
Section VII.  Health Benefits (updated 10/16/2006)

Understanding Your Medical Benefits

Health Insurance Counseling

Long Term Care Insurance

Medicare (Part A & B)
Medicare Managed Care
Medicaid
When do I Qualify For...?
Using the Brookdale Income Benefits Checklist
Benefits CheckUp
Tax Preparation
Financial Management
Referral Services
Definitions
Letter of Instruction
Personal Records Form
Section X.  Recreation (updated 7/23/2007)
Senior Centers
Special Interests (Gay & Lesbian, Retirement, Cultural)
Publications
Retirement Groups
Exercise & Physical Fitness
Education
Library Resources
Employment Programs
Volunteer Opportunites
Veterans Agencies
Benefits
Grandparent Caregiver's Glossary
Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP)
Helpful Telephone Numbers
Parenting Classes
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