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Senior News

Silver Creek Seniors met Tuesday, February 20

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Tuesday, Feb. 20 with 26 members present. President Janice Snyder opened the meeting with the Pledge to the flag and all singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read a “Sharing” and offered a prayer for the members. The group ...

Older residents deserve more funding from state

New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul recently released a proposed budget that is frankly a slap in the face to Older New Yorkers. Despite headlines claiming New York as the first “Age Friendly State” in the nation and initiatives like Age-Friendly Health Systems and a Master Plan on Aging for ...

Grape Belt Seniors list trips for coming year

The Grape Belt Seniors meet at the Masonic Lodge on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for their aerobics and weights class from 9 to 10 a.m. Participants must be a member to attend and the cost is $1 for each class. Dues for membership are now being taken for 2024. Day trips for 2024 ...

Three questions to ask before beginning a new fitness regimen

Exercise is widely recognized as a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Despite that, a recent analysis of data from the 2020 National Health Interview Survey found that more than two-thirds of individuals are not getting enough exercise. Though the survey was conducted amid the onset of the ...

Stay up to date on your vaccinations

We all know that fall, winter, and even springtime in our areas can be fraught with upper respiratory illness! The CDC notes, “Fall and winter are a time when viruses that cause respiratory disease usually circulate more heavily in the community. Before COVID-19, two viruses, flu, and RSV, ...

Finding answers to the Medicare questions

Do you have questions about Medicare or your health insurance? There is help available. The Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) provides you and your loved ones with information and counseling about Medicare and other health insurance. Trained staff and ...