Tompkins County Office for the Aging

10/16/2026

❄️Code Blue shelter activation for Friday and Saturday nights 10/16 and 10/17! Code Blue sheltering will be provided and can be accessed:
During business hours (M-F 8 am-4:30 pm):
🏣Visit DSS at 320 W MLK/State Street, or
📱Call DSS Emergency Housing Services at (607) 274-5030

After hours and on weekends:
📱Call non-emergency dispatch at (607) 272-2444 to be connected to DSS on-call

10/15/2026

Thank you to our wonderful Aging Services Specialists-Fraud and Scam Warriors! They led us in enrolling participants in Silver Shield and ultimately winning a friendly competition amongst other counties. Thank you to Silver Shield https://www.silvershield.ai/ for the pizza party!! It was a great way to kick off Medicare Open Enrollment!!!!

10/13/2026

Schuyler County Office for the Aging
Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care

10/13/2026

Calling all Caregivers! Join us, Friday, November 20th from 11am-1pm at our new office, 31 Dutch Mill Rd., Ithaca for a special Caregiver Appreciation Event. Enjoy a relaxing Qigong workshop (no experience necessary) followed by a light lunch. Your care deserves care too!

RSVP is required. Please RSVP to Amy Jackson by calling 607-274-5486 or email [email protected].

10/12/2026

Our knowledgeable HIICAP counselors are available to help. Call to schedule an appointment through our office at 607-274-5482 or by calling Lifelong TCSCC at 607-273-1511 to inquire about an appointment or any of their walk-in clinics.

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10/09/2026

Thank you at Tompkins Weekly for highlighting this important information. During Medicare Open Enrollment, walk-in clinics are also available through our partner Lifelong TCSCC.

https://www.tompkinsweekly.com/news/tompkins-county-residents-face-major-health-insurance-changes-500d0b1a?fbclid=IwdGRjcAU2QaJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWZkaWQWUP-ZFU7iv2epkQ-u7o57nvy8gh1xSXNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR78jOGXFOw0xrhetGxNGSQ2dLdDWDEk6oTqTbGzavQM_26_pgsW5CtmZZL_Mw_aem_JJJ6WmEyjo5bYT9XOsot0A

Tompkins County residents face Medicare plan exits, tighter Medicaid renewals and rising costs in 2027. Local advocates urge people to review notices and seek h...

10/09/2026

09/30/2026

https://www.tompkinsweekly.com/news/office-for-the-aging-settles-into-temporary-home-5f26c4d7

Tompkins County’s Office for the Aging has moved temporarily to Dutch Mill Road, gaining space and parking but losing direct bus access. It is expected to retur...

09/29/2026

The Expo is in full swing!! Come on down, we’re here until 5!

09/29/2026

Our office will be closing today, September 29th at 12 noon to get ready for our Senior Living Expo! Come down and join us from 2:00-5:00 at the Hotel Ithaca!!