named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Caregiver Trainings and Workshops
Hosts educational events and informational sessions for family caregivers on dementia care, aging, and long-term planning.
Complimentary Trial Day
Offers prospective participants and families a free, no-obligation day to experience the center’s environment, activities, and staff interactions.
Silver Fox Adult Day Centers
Provides structured daytime programming including cognitive stimulation, social activities, nutritious meals, personal care assistance, and medication support for older adults living at home.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Home Care Services for Elderly and Disabled 1 activity
- Deliver personal and one-on-one care supportOffers personalized assistance including help with personal care, medication management, and ongoing observation, with communication to families, to ensure safety, comfort, and dignity for senior participants. Nursing care is provided by experienced professionals.
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Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
- Host caregiver and community education programsHosts caregiver trainings, educational workshops, informational events with local care partners, and community discussions on aging and dementia care to support families and strengthen community capacity.
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Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
- Operate social adult day centers for seniorsOperates two social adult day centers in Baldwinsville and Manlius, NY, providing structured daytime programs that include social engagement, cognitive stimulation, gentle physical activities, and emotional support for older adults. These centers promote community participation and sustained connection through routine-based programming.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Provide nutritious meals and snacks for senior participantsProvides balanced meals and daily snacks in a social setting as part of the daily routine, with accommodations for dietary needs when possible, to support hydration, health, and wellness for older adults attending the adult day centers.
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Adult Day Health Care Programs 1 activity
- Provide respite care for family caregiversOffers respite care services as a core component of support for family caregivers in Central New York, enabling sustainable caregiving through supervised, structured adult day programming for older adults.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.42M
Contributions & grants$963K68%
Program service revenue$455K32%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$1.34M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$782K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$371K
Cash$153K
Investments$0
Liabilities$490K
Net assets$-119K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +22.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA JOHNSTONE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $76K |
board members · 9
- ARLENE ELANDER — RECORDING SECRETARY
- EDWARD MOSES — DIRECTOR
- KENNETH ELANDER — PRESIDENT
- MARK BELL — DIRECTOR
- MARY GUALTIERI — DIRECTOR
- MELANIE CUEVAS-RODRIQUEZ — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA MURPHY — DIRECTOR
- NANCY ELANDER — CHAIRMAN
- RONALD MAPHEY — TREASUERER
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- AARP Partner — Cited as co-author of the 2025 Caregiving in the U.S. report used to inform caregiver support understanding.
- Alzheimer’s Association Partner — Cited for noting that respite care provides benefits for both caregivers and individuals receiving care.
- CDC Government — Cited as a source for guidance on staying cool, hydrated, and recognizing symptoms of heat-related illness.
- Central New York Community Network — Serves as a community-based provider of adult day services in the Central New York region.
- Healthcare providers Partner — Collaborates with healthcare providers as part of older adults' overall care plans.
- Living with Dementia CNY Partner — Executive Director serves on the board, indicating a collaborative relationship focused on dementia care.
- Manlius Partner — Location of a Silver Fox Adult Day Center where services are delivered.
- National Alliance for Caregiving Partner — Cited as co-author of the 2025 Caregiving in the U.S. report used to inform caregiver support understanding.
- National Institute on Aging Government — Cited as a source advising older adults to seek relief quickly when overheated to prevent serious heat-related illness.
- New York Social Adult Day Service Association Network — Executive Director serves on the board, indicating active participation in a state-level professional network.
- care managers Partner — Works with care managers to support coordinated care for older adults.
- community organizations Partner — Collaborates to expand access to high-quality adult day services
- industry leaders Partner — Collaborates to advance best practices in aging care
- local referral sources Partner — Engages with local referral sources to connect older adults to adult day services.
- policymakers Partner — Collaborates to expand access to high-quality adult day services
- senior service organizations Partner — Partners with senior service organizations to provide structured social support.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Family-Integrated Respite and Caregiver Supportmethodology: caregiver_respite_supportBy providing structured adult day programming and planned respite, we sustain family caregiving capacity because reducing caregiver burnout improves long-term care quality and supports aging in place.
- Integrated Holistic Supportmethodology: integrated_supportBy combining social, cognitive, emotional, nutritional, and therapeutic services within a single program, we improve overall well-being and stability for older adults because addressing multiple dimensions of health concurrently produces synergistic outcomes.
- Person-Centered Care Modelmethodology: person-centered_careBy tailoring care to individual preferences, abilities, and emotional needs, we enhance engagement, cognitive health, and well-being in seniors—especially those with dementia—because personalized, relationship-based approaches preserve dignity and support sustained functioning.
- Structured Routine with Individualized Engagementmethodology: structured_routine_with_individual_choiceBy providing predictable daily routines combined with flexible, choice-based participation, we support cognitive maintenance and emotional security in older adults because consistency reduces anxiety while autonomy enhances motivation and engagement.