Office for the Aging
About the Office for the Aging
Each year
Ontario County Office for the Aging Advisory Council selects senior citizens to honor at a special award ceremony. The purpose of this award is to acknowledge senior citizens who have made a significant contribution during the past year and/or given outstanding service to other senior citizens in Ontario County. All eligible nominees will be recognized and receive an award certificate(s).
Download the nomination form here: 2013 Nomination Form
Information about our upcoming events can be found on our calendar.
The
Ontario County Office for the Aging is a human-service agency located at 3010 County Complex Dr. in Canandaigua, New York.
Nestled in the Finger Lakes region, the county houses approximately 110,000 residents. The Office for the Aging serves people 60 years of age and older and their caregivers. The mission of this office is to provide advocacy, information, assistance, assessment, and referral.
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New York Connects
Many of our services and programs are directly provided and some are provided through various contracts. New York Connects, a “Single Point of Entry” for long-term care services, is housed at this agency.
A “Single Point of Entry” offers a “one-stop shop” for consumers attempting to navigate the many aspects of the long-term care system.
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Assistance
Calling one phone number, (585) 396-4040 or (315) 789-1321, will connect you with a representative who will assist you in maneuvering the long-term care system by giving assistance, direction, and support.
The long-term care system consists of nursing home, assisted living, and community-based home care.
Ontario County Office for the Aging Home Delivered Meal Program in Need of Volunteers
• Twenty Eight Hot Meal Routes
• Pickup and Delivery times fluctuate between 11 am and 1 pm (Clifton Springs Route 4 pm to 5 pm)
• Pick up sites dependent upon route
• Mileage reimbursement provided upon request
• Training provided including the AAA Driver Improvement Course
• Hot Meal available for volunteers
• Valid Driver’s License and current insurance required
• Volunteers deliver one day a week or as much or as little as desired
• Substitute Volunteers always needed
• Visit the Office for Aging Website at Office for the Aging for a registration form
• For more information contact Tarah Shedenhelm, Volunteer Coordinator, at 585-396-4046
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Mission Statement
The Staff at Ontario County Office for the Aging are committed to enriching the lives of residents 60 years of age and older and their caregivers. We do this by providing services that support independent living and promote dignity and a positive quality of life.
