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Eldercare Locator Search for state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers. 

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Local Connections:

Tompkins County Office for the Aging

Lifelong

United Way of Tompkins County

Information & Referral for Ithaca & Tompkins County

 

New York State Connections:

New York State Office for the Aging

Food & Nutrition Education in Communities: Cornell Cooperative Extension

New York State Coalition for the Aging, Inc.

 

National Connections:

Meals On Wheels Association of America

National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs

US Administration on Aging

Older Americans Act  Read a brief description of the Older Americans Act and its impact on social and nutrition services for older individuals and their caregivers. Many  Foodnet Meals on Wheels services are funded through the Older Americans Act, and must meet standards set by the Act.

Older Americans Month - May Foodnet Meals on Wheels is proud to be part of the aging services network. Older Americans Month celebrates prevention efforts and programs that help older individuals enjoy better health as they age.

2005 White House Conference on Aging This conference had a major impact on the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act in 2006, and influenced national policy regarding long term care.

American Dietetic Association

National Nutrition Month® Nutrition Tips from the American Dietetic Association


 
 
 

 

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