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Senior News

The inside yolk on egg nutrition

With Easter just around the corner, eggs will be center stage and possibly center of your plate! Eggs provide only 75 calories and pack a punch with valuable nutrients including 7 grams of protein, 5 grams of mostly unsaturated fat, and are considered a micronutrient powerhouse packed with so ...

Grape Belt Seniors announce upcoming events

The grape belt seniors meet for aerobics and weights with Catherine on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-10 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge in Fredonia. Classes are open to members and the cost is $1 for each class you attend. Membership dues are now being taken for 2022. Any cancellations of ...

Let’s talk about prescription drug fraud

Prescription drug fraud is a consistent trend in Medicare. Criminals continue to exploit Medicare Part D due to the lucrative nature of prescription drug diversion and pharmacy scams. There are many types of prescription drug schemes, but pharmacy fraud primarily occurs when Medicare is billed ...

Dunkirk Seniors plan spring trips

The March birthday lunch at the Dunkirk Senior Center will be held Wednesday, March 30. Any member with a March birthday is asked to call the Senior Center to register. The birthday person may bring a guest at a cost of $7. There will be a Spring Party on Saturday, April 9. Doors will ...

Senior Birthdays

The February birthday lunch was recently celebrated with a St. Patrick’s Day theme at the Dunkirk Senior Center. Those in attendance with a February birthday were as follows: Row one: Rose Zboch, Evelyn Hadley, Mary Jo Lessinger, Kathy Falco, Minnie Crawford, Faith Heister. Row two: ...

What to look for when reconnecting after COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives. This is especially true for older adults who are at highest risk from the virus and have been isolated from friends and family. As we look at healthy aging in a pandemic world, we need to assess the changes that the past two ...