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Do you.... Perform housework for someone?  Help them shop for food?  Help them bathe or get dressed? Drive them to appointments?  Get up at night to make sure they are safe? Pick up their medications?  Feel stressed? The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY) have…
Please join us at our Annual RSVP Gala to celebrate our 50th Anniversary! When: August 15th, 2024 Where: West Valley Volunteer Hose Banquet Hall Address: 9085 NY-240, West Valley, NY 14171 We hope to see you there to help us celebrate our Volunteers! 
The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging/NY Connects is currently developing a 4-year plan and is seeking information regarding the needs, concerns and problems facing the citizens of our county.  WE NEED YOUR HELP!  Please complete the following survey and return as soon as possible. You may have also received an automated call,…
The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging’s Senior Wellness and Nutrition Program needs your help. If you have just one hour, once a week that you can give to your community, you will help us keep a homebound senior citizen safe and fed! We are currently looking for volunteers in the Delevan area. Meals on Wheels are delivered before…
The Brighter Days Pediatric Mental Health Urgent Care Center opens July 15 as the first of its kind in the region. The new Brighter Days Pediatric Mental Health Urgent Care Center is the area’s first-ever walk-in mental health clinic for young people up to the age of 18, who can show up with no prior appointment to get care. The…
The Cattaraugus County Center in Little Valley, NY will be closed to the public from July 18 to July 19 for repairs due to a water line break. The County Center will be reopening on July 22, 2024. In the meantime some services are available at our other County offices: All NYS Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)-related services will be handled…
Often unreported, elder abuse takes forms such as physical violence, financial exploitation, neglect, and spiritual and emotional abuse. Join us in your community to learn how you can identify and fight elder abuse.  All events are at 11:15sm at the senior dining site. Portvile 6/5 - 14 Temple Street South Dayton 6/11 - 327 Pine Street Delevan…
As criminals become technologically advanced and increasingly aggressive in their tactics, it is more important than ever for seniors to remain educated and vigilant about financial fraud. In an effort to help prevent seniors from becoming victims of fraud, a group of local law enforcement agencies, M&T Bank Financial Crimes Unit, and AARP…
As an older adult, how would you rate the overall quality of life in your community? Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging seeks your feedback. We are partnering with the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) on NYSOFA’s Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults. If you are 60+, please respond today to help inform future state…
Each year, the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging's Senior Wellness and Nutrition program participates in the Subaru Share the Love Event as a member of Meals on Wheels America - one of four national Share the Love charitable partners supported through the campaign. This year, under the direction of Mr. John Butler, Cattaraugus County…
The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging is celebrating AmeriCorps Volunteer Week March 13 through March 19. The Department of the Aging’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has been part of the national AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer program since 1973, and thousands of Cattaraugus County volunteers have served during this time in a…
Each year, the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging’s Senior Wellness and Nutrition program participates in the Subaru Share the Love Event as a member of Meals on Wheels America – one of four national Share the Love charitable partners supported through the campaign. This year, under the direction of Mr. John Butler, Cattaraugus County…
Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. Every year, 4.1 million New Yorkers assume the role of caregiver at some…
Join us for a brief presentation about the Center for Elder Law & Justice (CELJ), hosted by the Cattaraugus County Department of Aging and the Olean Senior Center! An attorney/paralegal team from CELJ will be available afterward to offer free "done in a day" legal assistance to seniors regarding most civil legal matters, including: Debt…
Helping senior citizens protect themselves against scams is the goal of two fraud prevention workshops that Senator George Borrello is hosting in Allegany and Cattaraugus counties. Representatives will be discussing common scams and discussing strategies seniors can use to protect themselves from various types of identity theft, credit card and…

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