Support Groups

The Otsego County Commission on Aging (OCCOA) partners with Regarding Grief Education & Support Services to offer two monthly grief support groups. Groups are led by experienced facilitators trained by Certified Grief Educators Julie Kettlewell and Mallory Barnes. Meetings include grief education, sharing, and Q & A. Participants may choose to attend one of two […]

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 sponsors a Parkinson Support Group which generally meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. In November and December, the group will meet on the third Thursday due to the holidays scheduled on the fourth Thursday. People living with Parkinson disease and their care partners are invited to attend.  Parkinson […]

Regarding Grief Education & Support Services, in partnership with the Otsego County Commission on Aging (OCCOA), is pleased to offer Monthly Grief Support Groups. Two groups are currently avaiable and are led by experienced facilitators trained by certified grief educators Julie Kettlewell and Mallory Barnes.  Groups are open to anyone 18 or older in need […]

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 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 […]

The Otsego County Commission on Aging (OCCOA) partners with Regarding Grief Education & Support Services to offer two monthly grief support groups. Groups are led by experienced facilitators trained by Certified Grief Educators Julie Kettlewell and Mallory Barnes. Meetings include grief education, sharing, and Q & A. Participants may choose to attend one of two […]

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.  Parkinson Support Group Schedule (January […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  Parkinson Support Group Schedule (January […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  Parkinson Support Group Meeting Flyer (April-May […]