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Where to search for options for home-care services

By Dana Corwin BSN RN NY Connects Have you seen the ads that say, “You can get your Grandchildren or daughter paid to care for you? We see these all the time on Facebook, television, and in other areas. What does this mean? How do you get this type of care? The answer depends on your individual situation. Let’s start by looking at what the service is all about. Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) is a program funded under NY State Medicaid and locally by our Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services. They are two different programs- but with a similar ...

Don’t throw that away! Get creative with leftovers

Are you looking forward to the holidays? Imagine the lovely aromas of the meals we grew up with and creating memories with loved ones. However, we end up with a fridge full of leftovers that we tire of eating. It is estimated that 40% of the food grown, processed, and transported in the U.S. will never be eaten. Nearly one-third of the food waste happens because we buy and make more than we serve and eat. Many of you are probably familiar with taking those leftovers of turkey and re-making it into Turkey Soup, Turkey Tetrazzini, or Turkey Potpies. But, the holidays are not the only time ...

Role of caregiver goes beyond just the patient

National Family Caregivers Month is celebrated each November and it is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers (also known as care partners) across the country. The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services (like our counterparts across the state and nation) are charged with not only assisting older adults but also helping caregivers of any age. However, our biggest challenge is getting people to realize they are a caregiver. This month’s national caregiving theme is “Caregiving Happens” to reflect that most people do not sign up to be a caregiver, the reality is that ...

Grape Belt Seniors stay on go

The Grape Belt Seniors meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for aerobics and weights at the Masonic Lodge from 9 to 10 a.m. You do need to be a member to attend these classes and it’s $1 each time you are there. Dues for 2023 are now being accepted and you can come to the Lodge to sign up ...

What to know about pooled trusts

There seem to be bits of information out in the community about pooled trusts. So, we thought we would take this opportunity to share information that we give people who call NY Connects to find out what a pooled trust is. A pooled trust is a financial pathway to access Medicaid. People that have extensive home care needs may look to a pooled trust to financially manage all the costs of living in the community rather than having to move into institutional care settings like an assisted living or nursing facility. Community-based care and nursing facility care can both provide long-term ...

August birthdays celebrated

Submitted Photo August birthday participants at the Dunkirk Senior Center include, from left, row one: Nancy Woloszyn, Mary C. Miller, Linda Mignoli, Paula Vogt, Donna Teeter, Bina Loftus, Tony Trippi, Jenny Naruszewicz. Row two are Carol Lajewski, Ron Krystofiak, Jerri Frank, Liz ...