{"id":81292,"date":"2026-09-16T20:37:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T00:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=81292"},"modified":"2026-09-16T20:37:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T00:37:17","slug":"genesee-county-office-for-the-aging-brings-info-on-the-go-to-communities-across-the-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/09\/16\/genesee-county-office-for-the-aging-brings-info-on-the-go-to-communities-across-the-county\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Office for the Aging brings \u201cInfo on the Go\u201d to communities across the county"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 The Genesee County Office for the Aging will bring NY Connects \u201cInfo on the Go\u201d to 11<br>locations throughout Genesee County from October through December 2026.<br>Residents can stop in for free, unbiased information and assistance related to long-term services and<br>supports, benefits, caregiving, health and wellness, transportation, Medicare and other community<br>resources. Each outreach day will also include a special presentation or activity tailored to the host<br>community.<br>Upcoming programs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Wednesday, October 7 \u2014 Village of Bergen<br>11 North Lake Avenue, Bergen<br>9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br>Everyday Independence: 1 to 2 p.m.<br>Try a 30-minute SAIL exercise class, receive a free Healthy Aging Kit and learn simple ways to<br>support health, balance and independence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Wednesday, October 14 \u2014 Town of Bethany<br>10510 Bethany Center Road, East Bethany<br>10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.<br>Looking Ahead to 2027: OFA Plans, Medicare Updates and Lunch: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br>The public hearing begins promptly at 11 a.m. Lunch and an overview of Medicare changes for<br>2027 will follow. Registration is required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Tuesday, October 20 \u2014 Town of Oakfield<br>3219 Drake Street, Oakfield<br>8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<br>Caring for You: 10 to 11:30 a.m.<br>Caregivers are invited to enjoy relaxation, refreshments, practical self-care ideas, a brief<br>meditation, and conversation with others who understand the caregiving experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Monday, October 26 \u2014 Town of Darien<br>10569 Alleghany Road, Darien Center<br>9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.<br>HEAP and Free Home Energy Programs: Noon to 1 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn about home energy-efficiency incentives, the Home Energy Assistance Program and<br>Medicare Savings Programs. Pizza and beverages will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Thursday, November 5 \u2014 400 Towers<br>400 E. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020<br>11 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br>Bites and Buddies: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.<br>Attend a food demonstration featuring butternut squash with wild rice, followed by information<br>about congregate meals, balanced nutrition and the benefits of sharing a meal with others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Tuesday, November 10 \u2014 Town of Elba<br>7133 Oak Orchard Road, Elba<br>8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.<br>NY Connects Drop-In Day: Throughout the day<br>Stop in for information and assistance with benefits, caregiving, transportation, long-term<br>services and supports, and other community resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Wednesday, November 18 \u2014 Woodward Memorial Library<br>7 Wolcott Street, Le Roy<br>11 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br>AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Library: Activities throughout the visit<br>Explore local volunteer opportunities, borrow a book on civic engagement, create an<br>enrichment journal and learn how your skills and interests can make a difference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Wednesday, December 2 \u2014 Town of Alexander<br>3350 Church Street, Alexander<br>Noon to 4 p.m.<br>Advance Care Directives and Legal Services for Older Adults: Noon to 1 p.m.<br>Learn about Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and legal services available to<br>older Genesee County residents. Cookies and hot cocoa will be provided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Tuesday, December 8 \u2014 Leisuretimers Apartments<br>364 Bloomingdale Rd, Akron, NY 14001<br>11 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br>Carols and the 12 Days of Case Management: Noon to 2 p.m.<br>Enjoy a performance by the Ladies First Quartet, followed by a brief presentation about the<br>benefits of case management, themed bingo and prizes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Thursday, December 10 \u2014 Village of Oakfield<br>37 Main Street, Oakfield<br>8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.<br>Tech &amp; Tai Chi: Tools for Healthy Aging: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.<br>Participate in a gentle Tai Chi session and learn about free technology-based programs that<br>support independence, social connection, caregiver education and healthy aging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Tuesday, December 15 \u2014 Town of Pavilion<br>1 Woodrow Drive, Pavilion 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br>Holiday Time Gifts and Treats: 10 to 11 a.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Learn about assistance available through the Marshall Fund for eligible Genesee County<br>residents age 60 and older and people with disabilities. Holiday activities will include cookie<br>decorating, trivia and a chance to win a cookie tray.<br>Visitors can also pick up 2027 Medicare comparison charts and updated Health Files for Emergencies at<br>each location.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All programs are free and open to the community. For more information or to register for a program,<br>call the Genesee County Office for the Aging at (585) 343-1611 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press release \u2014 The Genesee County Office for the Aging will bring NY Connects \u201cInfo on the Go\u201d to 11locations throughout Genesee County from October through December 2026.Residents can stop in for free, unbiased information and assistance related to long-term services andsupports, benefits, caregiving, health and wellness, transportation, Medicare and \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/09\/16\/genesee-county-office-for-the-aging-brings-info-on-the-go-to-communities-across-the-county\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7321,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[23],"tags":[4270],"class_list":["post-81292","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-genesee-county","tag-genesee-county-office-for-the-aging"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-l9a","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":47141,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/09\/22\/batavia-public-hearing-and-life-saving-program-you-are-the-help-until-help-arrives\/","url_meta":{"origin":81292,"position":0},"title":"BATAVIA\/Public Hearing and Life-Saving Program: &#8220;You are the Help Until Help Arrives","author":"aka","date":"September 22, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release The Genesee County Office for the Aging is thrilled to announce a unique event that combines a crucial public hearing with an informative life-saving program titled \"You are the Help Until Help Arrives.\" This dual-purpose event will occur at our office at 2 Bank Street, Batavia, on Wednesday,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Batavia&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Batavia","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/gennesse-county\/batavia\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":56359,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2024\/08\/27\/medicare-2025-navigating-upcoming-changes-free-educational-event-for-genesee-county-residents\/","url_meta":{"origin":81292,"position":1},"title":"Medicare 2025: Navigating upcoming changes \u2013 free educational event for Genesee County residents","author":"aka","date":"August 27, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release East Bethany, NY\u2014 The Genesee County Office for the Aging is pleased to announce an informative andfree event designed to help residents of Genesee County navigate the upcoming changes to Medicare in 2025. 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