The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging is now offering the Aging Mastery Program(r) in PORTVILLE, NY.
The Aging Mastery Program(r) is a 10 session course for people 55 years or older. The course features ten classes to address individual concerns regarding medications, health & wellness, legal planning, financial fitness, insurance, relationships, sleep issues, and more.
With professional guest speakers, class participants are able to consult with experts in developing plans for the future and living a fuller life now.
The Alzheimer's Association Western New York Chapter will oversee a three-year, $4.5 million dollar grant from the New York State Department of Health to expand dementia caregiving initiatives across seven counties. The Chapter will collaborate with Office for the Aging (OFA) partners in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara and Wyoming counties on the Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Support Initiative(CSI), which will provide funds for support services for dementia caregivers.
The Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services is seeking foster parents to care for children in need across Cattaraugus County.
If you have ever thought about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, or just want to find out more, come to an informational meeting on January 23rd from 5:30p.m.-7:00p.m. at Cattaraugus County Office Building, 1 Leo Moss Drive, Olean, New York.
Updates on the weather January 12-13, 2018:
There are concerns regarding travel safety for the afternoon commute today, Friday, January 12, 2018. The warm temperatures, rain, and wet roadways we are currently experiencing will quickly turn cold and slippery around 3 p.m. today.
Little Valley, NY - Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb announces job opportunities at the County Jail as a Part-Time Correction Officer. The job responsibilities include guarding and attending to the care, well-being and discipline of jail inmates.
If accepted, 7 weeks of field training are required as well as successful completion of a Corrections Academy. Applicants MUST have availability to perform shift work, various shifts including weekends and holidays, and have flexible hours. The rate of pay is $16.50 per hour
Free tax help available through Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program
UPDATED: Learn about the New York State Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). This was an event in 2018 and the information below is archived.
View the tire collection schedule for 2018 in Cattaraugus County:
| Transfer Station | Collection Date |
|---|---|
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Salamanca |
4/07/18 |
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Allegany |
4/14/18 |
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Portville |
4/21/18 The New York State Office of Temporary Disability Assistance has announced that components of the 2017-18 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) The program was scheduled to close on Friday, March 16, 2018. Under the directive from the state, the Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services will continue to accept applications post-marked or submitted electronically at mybenefits.ny.gov, until the close of business on Friday, April 27, 2018. The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging's Senior Wellness and Nutrition program needs your help. There is an immediate need for volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels in the Olean area. The Olean Senior Wellness and Nutrition site is located in the John Ash Community Center, 112 North Barry Street in Olean. Meals on Wheels are delivered out of this location Monday through Friday. Most volunteers deliver 10-16 meals once a week and it takes about one hour to complete a delivery route. |