* Provides non-medical help, including: Transportation and escort for errands and appointments. Medication reminder. Overnight care. Companionship and conversation. Safety and supervision. Stand-by assistance. Housekeeping assistance. Meal preparation. Respite care.

Offers home health services that range depending on level of care needed. Service options include meal planning/preparation, medication reminders, transportation/errands, housekeeping, companionship, grooming/hygiene, and bathing assistance.

* Offers home energy conservation services to reduce household energy consumption. Testing, cleaning of furnace/heating systems Indoor air quality testing and ventilation upgrades as necessary Heating and/or hot water tank repairs or replacements as approved by Housing and Community Renewal Installing perimeter, attic and/or wall insulation, possible window and door repair or replacement Weather-stripping, caulking and/or repair of cracked glass and sash, sill and thresholds of doors and windows Possible refrigerator replacement Energy efficient air conditioners for those who can prove a medical need

Low-interest loans for down payments, closing costs, repairs, and help securing USDA loans for purchases/repairs. Currently, amounts up to $10,000 may be borrowed starting at 3.5%, repayable over a period of up to 10 years. Other loan funds may also be available for additional purchase/repair assistance.

* Performs a free energy audit for households.* Provides grants for energy-related improvements based on NYSERDA qualifications, EmPower program which is a grant that is available to income-eligible households to make energy improvements. (Unable to replace windows).* Provides a loan to fix energy issues including: Furnace repair or replacement if necessary Insulation Duct sealing

Provides a comprehensive program of in-home services for functionally impaired individuals 60 years of age and older. Services include case management, in-home services (housekeeping and personal care), in-home respite, and ancillary services.

* Assists individuals in identifying and implementing steps that prevent repeated emergencies and develop plans for self-sufficiency. Temporary basic needs referrals to external partners. DHS advocacy as needed. Housing guidance and advocacy. Placement depends on availability and financial status. Assist in eliminating barriers to employment. Referrals to health insurance representatives. Referrals to Financial Literacy to improve self-sufficiency. Non-legal document completion assistance on a case-by-case basis. Assist in eliminating barriers to educational opportunities.

* Plans, develops and administers of community based services for older persons in Cayuga County.* Provides information and assistance for senior programs and services such as: Elder In-Home Services Program (EISEP) with case management Caregiver and Alzheimer's Community Service Program Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) Senior Nutrition Program for the Elderly provides home delivered meals and Congregate site meals Benefits application assistance in accessing programs and services Limited Legal services

Home delivered meals are available to seniors unable to get to the dining centers. Transportation is also provided to the dining centers, shopping assistance, information and referral services, and recreational activities. Services available include delicious and nutritious meals at 6 Senior Dining Centers: Delhi 607-746-2250 Grand Gorge 607-588-6166 Hancock 607-637-2219 Margaretville 845-586-4764 Sidney 607-563-2212 Walton 607-865-6739

Visiting Nurses Home Care is a fiscal intermediary for the Consumer Directer Program. This Medicaid-funded program empowers Consumers to recruit, hire, train and supervise their own home care worker.

Offers skilled nursing at home, medical equipment and supplies for the home, and long term care.

Self Direction services: Fiscal Intermediary, start up and support brokers are available to assist the Circle of Support to manage an individuals budget to acquire and maintain staffing, services and support. Housing subsidies are available independent of self-direction and assist a person to maintain an independent, permanent housing opportunity in the local community. Landlord/tenant support and services are provided.

* Provides home health aides, licensed nurse practitioners, registered nurses, attendants, and personal care aides to work and oversee medical treatment in the home. Some of the services provided are: Medication reminders Grooming and oral hygiene Bathing and dressing Mobility issues Meal preparation Laundry Housekeeping Errands Companionship* Provides a full range of services under the TBI/NHTD Waiver that includes the following: Home and Community Support Staff, Community Transitional Services, and Moving Assistance and Transportation. * Offers non-medical transportation services.* Provides care management through Health Homes of Upstate NY (HHUNY) and Children's Health Homes of Upstate NY (CHHUNY).* Offers tuition free certification for Personal Care and Home Health Aides.

* Provides an informal support to individuals via a network of volunteer service exchanges services include:

• Basic computer help.
• Cleaning (bathroom, kitchen, vacuum, garage, fridge, stove)
• Replacing smoke alarm or CO2 detector batteries.
• Weeding and or garden help.
• Taking Screens off and or putting storm windows on.
• Hang pictures, help with decorating.
• Minor household repairs.
• Replacing light bulbs.
• Laundry.
• Turning mattresses.
• Raking/trimming.

Visiting Nurses Home Care is a fiscal intermediary for the Consumer Directer Program. This Medicaid-funded program empowers Consumers to recruit, hire, train and supervise their own home care worker.

To help individuals remain independent and in the comfort of their own homes, Eddy Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) offers comprehensive in-home healthcare services: home health aides; visiting nurses; specialty nurses, including IV therapy and HIV/AIDS care; physical, occupational and speech therapists; medical social workers; nutritionists; home infusion; home medical equipment and supplies; telehomecare; personal emergency response systems; monitored medication dispensers; palliative care; and wound-ostomy-continence care. Eddy VNA also offers volunteer care to provide non-medical assistance to patients. Our Resident Service Advisor Program helps individuals living in senior apartment complexes find and access the services they need to remain independent in their own homes.

Offers a variety of living arrangements such as community residences, apartment programs, supported housing programs for individuals with mental health disorders, depending on needs. Community residencies include individualized goals, medication management, life skills training, and supportive staff visits vary between each type of residential unit.

Provides apartment living to individuals with developmental disabilities. Individuals can live with a roommate or live alone, based upon their own preference.
Staff can support up to 30 hours a week as needed.

Offers supervised and supportive housing in the community for people with chronic mental illness and for those with developmental disabilities.

Social Services promotes self-sufficiency by providing financial and social services to eligible County residents.

Provides non-medical services for with a temporary or permanent disability, elderly and non-driving persons, such as essential shopping with or for a client, respite time for family caregivers, and yard work.

Provides assistance to patients in planning for home care after leaving hospital. May include arranging for home health care or placement in long-term care facility.

Offers a variety of living arrangements such as community residences, apartment programs, supported housing programs for individuals with mental health disorders, depending on needs. Community residencies include individualized goals, medication management, life skills training, and supportive staff visits vary between each type of residential unit.

* Provides homecare services that include: Medical management, personal care, nursing care, companionship, errands, light housekeeping, safety services, nutrition, body mechanics. * Offers nursing services. Private duty nurses, home health aides. * Offers dementia management. Nursing consultative services for home assessment of needs and safety.