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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 NY, the governor is cutting funding to aging programs that currently can’t meet the needs of Older New Yorkers. It seems that the governor has forgotten about millions of older adults living in the state and the caregivers that provide essential services to them. Here are some statistics you ...

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 volunteers will answer your questions. The services provided by HIICAP counselors are free and objective. To obtain assistance just call NYConnects at (716) 753-4582. It can be difficult to understand all of the Medicare rules and your medical bills. These HIICAP Counselors are here to assist ...

Perfect match: Adult Day Care praises 20-year worker

Lisa Sheldon laughed as she recalled “I had been working for my mom at her home-based daycare and I decided to look for something else. I saw an advertisement in the Penny Saver for a part time Program Assistant at the Chautauqua Adult Day Care, Centers Inc. Dunkirk location. I went for an ...

Dunkirk Senior Center list coming events, birthdays

The Dunkirk Senior Center will be having a soup, sandwich and a movie on Tuesday. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon. The cost is $5. Sign up in the Senior Center Office. The Senior Center will be sponsoring a fish dinner on Friday, March 22. Sign up in the office starting ...

Home care options available

If you need help at home, there are a few options available. The type of care is based on what you need and for how long. There are short-term needs that require a skilled service like a nurse or physical therapist. This may be a return to your home after a procedure like a hip or knee replacement. Typically, your health insurance covers this short-term service. At NY Connects, our staff is available to you to learn and be connected to community-based support and information on services, programs, and opportunities. Every person and situation is different. If you need care and have ...

Local Roots increases access to fresh produce in area

More older adults have access to fresh affordable produce in Chautauqua County, NY! Why? Because of the partnership between SNAP-Ed NY with Office for Aging Services. According to the National Institute of Health, over half of older adults to not consume the recommended number of fruit and vegetable servings each day. There are multiple reasons for this decreased intake of fruits and vegetables. Older adults living in housing units often have limited access to transportation to grocery stores. Often times, older adults go 1-2 times per month to a grocery store. They often limit ...