{"id":24,"date":"2021-11-24T17:46:41","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T17:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/aging\/icare\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T16:24:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T20:24:10","slug":"icare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/aging\/icare\/","title":{"rendered":"Institute for Caregivers (ICare)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image24_221658-d0 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image24_221658-d0\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/244\/2025\/08\/iCare-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Institute for Caregivers (ICare) logo in navy blue and light blue\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-302\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_995035-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_995035-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_995035-7c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_995035-7c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_995035-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_995035-7c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_995035-7c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_995035-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_995035-7c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24_995035-7c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_995035-7c\">The Onondaga County Office for Aging\u2019s Institute for Caregivers (I Care) supports and empowers current and future caregivers through education and training. This mission is met by providing caregivers with the information and skills they need to make wise decisions regarding their own needs and the ever-changing needs of those that they care for.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_d7ac11-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_d7ac11-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_d7ac11-e6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_d7ac11-e6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_d7ac11-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_d7ac11-e6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_d7ac11-e6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_d7ac11-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_d7ac11-e6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading24_d7ac11-e6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_d7ac11-e6\">About the Institute<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_c73fc9-0a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_c73fc9-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_c73fc9-0a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_c73fc9-0a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_c73fc9-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_c73fc9-0a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_c73fc9-0a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_c73fc9-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_c73fc9-0a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24_c73fc9-0a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_c73fc9-0a\">The Institute for Caregivers provides education and training broad enough to pertain to various illnesses and disabilities but comprehensive enough to provide many tools. The Institute is sponsored by Onondaga County Office for Aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is made possible through funds from the National Family Caregiver Support Program and NYS Office for Aging. Voluntary contributions are gratefully accepted and used to expand programs and services for Caregivers. No person will be denied service if unable or unwilling to donate. All contributions are confidential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities or limited English proficiency. If you require professional interpretation, or have a visual, hearing, or physical impairment that requires accommodations to participate in this training, please notify us ahead of the training.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_ac2dc7-f6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_ac2dc7-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_ac2dc7-f6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_ac2dc7-f6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_ac2dc7-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_ac2dc7-f6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_ac2dc7-f6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_ac2dc7-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_ac2dc7-f6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading24_ac2dc7-f6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_ac2dc7-f6\">Class Videos to Watch<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_50d48f-b2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_50d48f-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_50d48f-b2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_50d48f-b2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_50d48f-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_50d48f-b2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_50d48f-b2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_50d48f-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_50d48f-b2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24_50d48f-b2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_50d48f-b2\">The very nature of giving care to a loved one means that time is both precious and not available in large quantities. For that reason, some of our classes are recorded for convenient viewing and playback.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns24_9f5451-70{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );flex-direction:row;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns24_9f5451-70 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns24_9f5451-70 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns24_9f5451-70 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns24_9f5451-70 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns24_9f5451-70 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns24_9f5451-70 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns24_9f5451-70 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns24_9f5451-70 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Class Video Library<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_video kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"23 7 16 12 23 17 23 7\"\/><rect x=\"1\" y=\"5\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-24_bcd9d1-0e .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-24_bcd9d1-0e .kt-divider{border-top-width:5px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-24_bcd9d1-0e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_cc6ec1-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_cc6ec1-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_cc6ec1-95\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_cc6ec1-95 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_cc6ec1-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_cc6ec1-95\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_cc6ec1-95 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_cc6ec1-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_cc6ec1-95\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading24_cc6ec1-95 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_cc6ec1-95\">Institute for Caregivers (I-CARE) Classes \u2013 Fall 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_9dcffb-34, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_9dcffb-34[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_9dcffb-34\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_9dcffb-34 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_9dcffb-34[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_9dcffb-34\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_9dcffb-34 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_9dcffb-34[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_9dcffb-34\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading24_9dcffb-34 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_9dcffb-34\">Class Title: Supporting Independence: The Empowered Caregiver<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_777483-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_777483-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_777483-a1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_777483-a1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_777483-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_777483-a1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_777483-a1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_777483-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_777483-a1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24_777483-a1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_777483-a1\"><strong>When:<\/strong> Wednesday, Sept 16th 1pm &#8211; 2:30pm<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> The Nottingham: 1301 Nottingham Rd, Jamesville NY 13078<br><strong>Presented by:<\/strong> Kerri Green, Program Manager at Alzheimer\u2019s Association of CNY<br><br><strong>Description:<\/strong> This course focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support, and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_3dab85-fb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_3dab85-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_3dab85-fb\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_3dab85-fb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_3dab85-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_3dab85-fb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_3dab85-fb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_3dab85-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_3dab85-fb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24_3dab85-fb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_3dab85-fb\">Registration: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/g\/6KQuXiNipm\n\">https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/g\/6KQuXiNipm<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_259768-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_259768-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_259768-b6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_259768-b6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_259768-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_259768-b6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_259768-b6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_259768-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_259768-b6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading24_259768-b6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_259768-b6\">Class Title: Communicating Effectively: The Empowered Caregiver<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_72c407-cc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_72c407-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_72c407-cc\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_72c407-cc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_72c407-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_72c407-cc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_72c407-cc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_72c407-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_72c407-cc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24_72c407-cc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_72c407-cc\"><strong>When:<\/strong> Wednesday, Sept 23rd 1pm &#8211; 2:30pm<br><strong>Where: <\/strong>The Nottingham: 1301 Nottingham Rd, Jamesville NY 13078<br><strong>Presented by:<\/strong> Kerri Green, Program Manager at Alzheimer\u2019s Association of CNY<br><br><strong>Description:<\/strong> This course teaches how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating well with family, friends and health care professionals.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_8e75ca-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_8e75ca-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_8e75ca-3d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_8e75ca-3d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_8e75ca-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_8e75ca-3d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_8e75ca-3d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_8e75ca-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_8e75ca-3d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24_8e75ca-3d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_8e75ca-3d\">Registration: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/g\/6KQuXiNipm\">https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/g\/6KQuXiNipm<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_3feab4-c1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_3feab4-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_3feab4-c1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_3feab4-c1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_3feab4-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_3feab4-c1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_3feab4-c1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_3feab4-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_3feab4-c1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading24_3feab4-c1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_3feab4-c1\">Class Title: Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors: The Empowered Caregiver<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_d624db-0a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_d624db-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_d624db-0a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_d624db-0a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_d624db-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_d624db-0a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_d624db-0a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_d624db-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_d624db-0a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24_d624db-0a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_d624db-0a\"><strong>When:<\/strong> Wednesday, Sept 30th 1pm &#8211; 2:30pm<br><strong>Where: <\/strong>The Nottingham: 1301 Nottingham Rd, Jamesville NY 13078<br><strong>Presented by:<\/strong> Kerri Green, Program Manager at Alzheimer\u2019s Association of CNY<br><br><strong>Description:<\/strong> This course details common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication, non-medical approaches to behaviors and recognizing when additional help is needed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_da71c9-c2, 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href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/g\/6KQuXiNipm\">https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/g\/6KQuXiNipm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_d78481-7d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_d78481-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_d78481-7d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_d78481-7d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_d78481-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_d78481-7d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_d78481-7d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_d78481-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_d78481-7d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading24_d78481-7d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_d78481-7d\">Class Title: Medicare &amp; You<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_a38062-78, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_a38062-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_a38062-78\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_a38062-78 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_a38062-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_a38062-78\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_a38062-78 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_a38062-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_a38062-78\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24_a38062-78 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_a38062-78\"><strong>When:<\/strong> Monday, October 5th 12pm &#8211; 1pm<br><strong>Where: <\/strong>Zoom Meeting<br><strong>Presented by:<\/strong> Taylor Frawley MPH, HSM; Aging Specialist with Onondaga County Adult &amp; Long Term Care Services<br><br><strong>Description:<\/strong> Whether you are new to Medicare or are interested in learning what\u2019s new in the coming year, this class will help answer your questions so you can make the right decisions for YOU! The class will cover types of Medicare plans, how to pick to right plan, income-related savings programs, NYS Elder Pharmaceutical Insurance Cover (EPIC), and the Office for Aging\u2019s Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/g\/BcMiStVQKE\">https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/g\/BcMiStVQKE<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_987f4c-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_987f4c-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_987f4c-d6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_987f4c-d6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_987f4c-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_987f4c-d6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_987f4c-d6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_987f4c-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_987f4c-d6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading24_987f4c-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_987f4c-d6\">Class Title: Making Sense of Medicaid<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_9e7836-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_9e7836-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_9e7836-c5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_9e7836-c5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_9e7836-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_9e7836-c5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_9e7836-c5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_9e7836-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_9e7836-c5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24_9e7836-c5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_9e7836-c5\"><strong>When:<\/strong> Tuesday, Oct 13th 5pm &#8211; 6:30pm<br><strong>Where: <\/strong>Zoom Meeting<br><strong>Presented by:<\/strong> Morgan Thurston, Esq. Assistant Welfare Attorney Onondaga County<br><br><strong>Description:<\/strong> This class will help lesson the confusion around Medicaid by addressing many common questions! It will cover eligibility criteria, differences between Medicaid and Medicare, types of Medicaid and covered services, and the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/g\/1jRfR25YsJ\">https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/g\/1jRfR25YsJ<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_efd7aa-e0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_efd7aa-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_efd7aa-e0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_efd7aa-e0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_efd7aa-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_efd7aa-e0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_efd7aa-e0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_efd7aa-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_efd7aa-e0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading24_efd7aa-e0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_efd7aa-e0\">Class Title: End of Life Care Options<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_257eec-d5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_257eec-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_257eec-d5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_257eec-d5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_257eec-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_257eec-d5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_257eec-d5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading24_257eec-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_257eec-d5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading24_257eec-d5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading24_257eec-d5\"><strong>When:<\/strong> Tuesday, Oct 20th 6pm &#8211; 7:30pm<br><strong>Where: <\/strong>Maxwell Library: 14 Genesee St, Camillus NY 13031<br><strong>Presented by:<\/strong> Amy Shetler, Hospice of CNY; Cara Potamianos, Family Care Medical Group Palliative Care Team; Suzanne Talarico, SerenAging.<br><br><strong>Description:<\/strong> Guest speakers from the fields of hospice, palliative care, and end of life doula services will provide older adults and their family caregivers with valuable information on hospice, palliative care, and doula services. 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