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Senior Services

Through programs designed to address the mind, body and soul, we meet the needs of adults of all ages.

SENIOR CENTER / SOCIAL DAY PROGRAM

The Salvation Army’s senior social day program is in downtown Syracuse and provides services to adults, 60 years or older who would benefit from supervision, nutrition, personal care and socialization in a non-institutional day setting. The senior center provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere with activities planned to meet the specific needs of each individual while fostering a sense of community.

The senior social day is open Monday - Friday from 8am -3pm.

In addition to providing for basic needs, the center offers:

  • Assistance with personal care
  • A nutritious breakfast and lunch
  • Various recreational, wellness and social activities
  • Case management and referral services

Questions? Call us: 315-479-3607

SENIOR CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM

The Salvation Army provides nutritious meals in a friendly social setting to 60+ seniors in Onondaga County. Breakfast is served Monday-Friday from 8:30 am - 9:00 am and lunch is served from 11:30 am - 12:00 pm.

There is no fee for eligible seniors to dine. There are suggested meal contributions posted at the dining site however no senior is turned away due to inability to pay. Monthly menus are provided to seniors.

  • COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged for all seniors who attend the social day and congregate meal program.

Senior Dining is sponsored by the Onondaga County Department of Adult & Long-Term Care Services, the New York State Office for the Aging, and the US Administration on Aging.

Questions? Call us: 315-479-3607

INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE CASE MANAGER

The Salvation Army’s I&A Case Manager can help provide information and referral services and advocacy to seniors 60 years or older who are residing in Onondaga County, as well as for their families/caregivers. This program helps to support independence for seniors through community linkages and to prevent the need for institutional care. The program provides general assistance with many issues faced by seniors such as:

  • Assistance with completing applications for Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security or SNAP
  • Referrals to legal services to prevent evictions
  • Assistance with making connections to various social programs
  • Access to housing lists and housing subsidy lists

Questions? Call our Information and Assistance Case Manager: 315-479-1125

EXPANDED IN HOME SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY (EISEP)

The Salvation Army’s Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly (EISEP) program provides Case Management services to seniors living independently in Onondaga county, who are 60 years of age and older with functional impairments and unmet needs who are not eligible for Medicaid.

EISEP services include a home visitation for evaluation, coordination of services, ongoing monitoring, and re-evaluation. EISEP can provide assistance with setting up help to receive bathing and dressing, light housekeeping, laundry, linen change and meal preparation.

Questions? Please contact Onondaga County Office for Aging 315-435-2362 for a referral to the EISEP Program.

NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISOR PROGRAM

Our Neighborhood Advisor assists seniors in Onondaga county who are 60+ years old in obtaining services needed to remain living independently in their community.

Neighborhood Advisors can:

  • Promote awareness and help make connections with community services
  • Make referrals and provide follow-up
  • Assist with applications for healthcare, legal services, nutritional services, transportation, housing, social security
  • Provide information about SNAP and or HEAP as well as many other emergency programs in the community
  • Provide caregiver information

Questions? Call 315-479-1125

Senior Services Contact information:

Director of Senior Services: Crystal Taylor, (315) 479-3607

 

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