About Us

The Area Agency on Aging is comprised of 3 units:

  • Aging Services
  • Nutrition
  • Volunteer Engagement Program/ Health and Wellness

The three units function together to fulfill the mission of the agency.

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Our Mission

The mission of the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging is to advocate, plan, develop and provide a coordinated system of programs and services on behalf of all aging citizens of Cortland County so that they might live with independence and dignity.


About

The Cortland County Area Agency on Aging is operated by the Cortland County Legislature in conjunction with the NYS Office for the Aging under Title III of the Older Americans Act of 2020, as amended. Homebound Services is funded by the Community Services for the Elderly Program, Wellness in Nutrition, Title IIIB and IIIC of the Older Americans Act, and the Cortland County Legislature.


Area Agency on Aging Statistics


  • 21 homebound seniors have greater independence through the Make-A-Ramp Program
  • 80,760  home delivered meals were served to 372 individuals