Support Groups

The Otsego County Commission on Aging sponsors Tender, Loving Caregivers (TLC), an empowerment group that is targeted toward individuals caring for loved ones with memory loss.  The group generally meets monthly, with each meeting consisting of two components:  Caregiving 101 is an educational period that often includes a guest speaker and community resources. The Q&A Session focuses on dialogue specifically regarding […]

Regarding Grief Education & Support Services, in partnership with the Otsego County Commission on Aging (OCCOA), is pleased to offer monthly Grief Education & Support meetings. The meetings are ed by experienced facilitators trained by certified grief educators Julie Kettlewell and Mallory Barnes.  Meetings are open to anyone 18 or older in need of grief […]

Are you a parent again? This time, raising your own grandchildren? OCCOA offers a monthly Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group on the second Thursday of each month to help and care for grandparents who are in a parenting role. Each meeting includes information, education, and support.  There is no charge to attend and caregiving is […]

The Otsego County Commission on Aging (OCCOA) sponsors a monthly support group, Cancer & Friends.  The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month and welcomes and assists cancer patients, survivors, spouses, friends, family members, and professional and unpaid caregivers.  2026 Cancer & Friends Support Group Meeting Schedule Flyer - Updated 02-12-2026 The Cancer […]

The Otsego County Commission on Aging sponsors a Parkinson Support Group which generally meets on the fourth Thursday of the month to provide supprt and education to people living with Parkinson disease, as well as their care partners. People living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners are invited to attend.