News and Announcements
Honoring Family Caregivers: November is National Family Caregivers Month
TOI is proud to celebrate November as National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across our community. Chances are, you or someone you know will be a #FamilyCaregiver during your lifetime. Join us this month as we recognize the...
What is Equality vs. Equity?
What is equality? Equality is dividing resources and giving all the same thing, but it does not factor in need, ability, or difference. Everyone is seen as the same. What is equity? Equity is the belief that you factor in the difference and make adjustments to account...
Fraud Alert: Scam Calls Targeting Older Adults
Fraud Alert: Scam Calls Targeting Older Adults Recent increase in reports of government imposter scam calls, including some claiming to be from Eldercare Locator. ACL’s Eldercare Locator and Disability Information & Access Line (DIAL) are trusted resources that...
News for You! The November/December issue of The Senior Scoop is Online!
Keep up to date with the latest news, events, and program announcements from Tioga Opportunities, Inc. Find the newest issue of the Senior Scoop at https://tiogaopp.org/scoop-newsletter/ Subscribe today to have the Senior Scoop emailed to you and never miss an issue!...
Protect Yourself from RSV: NYS Department of Health Issues Standing Order to Allow Pharmacists to Administer RSV Vaccines to Older Adults
New York State Department of Health Issues Standing Order to Allow Pharmacists to Administer RSV Vaccines to Older Adults The New York State Department of Health recently announced that a statewide standing order has been issued to allow pharmacists in New York State...
Celebrate Fatherhood with TOI
With all of the changes that have occurred in the world over the past few years, many parents and caregivers were left wondering, “What else can I do to support my children and set them up for success?” Research shows that children whose fathers take a more active...
Lori Spatola-Davis honored with Community Action Service Award
Congratulations to Lori Spatola-Davis on receiving the Community Action Service award at the NYSCAA and NYSWDA Conference in September. The award recognizes a current Community Action employee who provides either direct-service or administrative/support services who...
Medicare’s Open Enrollment is almost here! 5 tips to help you get ready for Open Enrollment!
Medicare’s Open Enrollment is almost here! Here are 5 tips to help you get ready for Open Enrollment: Check your mail. You may get important notices from Medicare or Social Security. If you’re in a Medicare plan, you’ll get an Annual Notice of Changes (ANOC). Note...
TOI Awarded $10,000 Tioga County Senior Citizens Foundation Grant
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is honored to be the recipient of a very generous grant from Tioga County Senior Citizens Foundation. A $10,000 award was presented to Christina Brown, Director of Management and Administration, this week by Dave Woodburn. The grant will be...
Join us for TOI’s Annual Community Health Fair
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. invites the community to its annual Community Health Fair on Tuesday, September 26th from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Tioga Downs Casino Resort, 2384 West River Road, Nichols. A wide range of local service providers, agencies, and businesses will be...