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Healthy choices contribute to Total Wellness

Total Wellness. This is a big concept. The definition of wellness is the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to better health outcomes. There are two important concepts in this definition. First, health is not a passive or reactive state of being. Second, it is multi-dimensional. It extends beyond just our physical health of what we eat and exercise programs we participate. Instead, our personal wellness is determined by our choices, behaviors, and lifestyles as well as being strongly influenced by physical, social, and cultural environments in which we ...

Silver Creek Seniors celebrate birthdays

SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek Seniors met on Aug. 30 with 31 members present. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with everyone saying the pledge to the flag and singing “God Bless America.” Chaplain Pauline Flitt read the passage “I try not to ask why.” Sally welcomed new ...

Funding formula for county services is complicated

There is an often lot of confusion about how the Office for Aging Services are funded and who is eligible to receive services. So, this month I thought I would explain a little history of our programs and services and how it is supposed to help all people over the age of 60 and caregivers of any age. In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed several pieces of legislation creating Medicare, Medicaid and the Older Americans Act. All of these programs are funded by our taxes. Medicare is an insurance that covers acute medical care generally for people over 65. Part A which covers hospital ...

State hikes income limits on Medicare Savings Program

New York state has expanded the Medicare Savings Program (MSP) to higher income limits in 2023. What does this mean to you? MSP helps older adults and people with disabilities living on limited incomes by paying their Medicare Part B premiums and automatically enrolls them in Extra Help. This financial assistance helps by allowing enrollees to maintain their Medicare coverage, access needed care, and afford other necessities. The newly expanded program is estimated to save beneficiaries an average of up to $7,300 annually. You and approximately 100,000 thousand other Older Americans ...

Silver Creek Senior Citizens group meets

SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek Seniors met on July 18 with 32 members present. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with everyone saying the Pledge to the Flag and singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline read “I’ve Never Been to Heaven”. Lorrie Newman and Sally entertained with jokes. Lunch included pizza and side dishes. The 50-50 winners were Stan Thompson, Sue Borowski and Marge Church. Winners of the gifts were Kim Adams, Deanna Borrello and Jean McDaneld. Wheel of Fortune lucky winners included: Max Church (twice), Ruth Sheeler, Joan Suski, Ginny Chesbro and ...

Silver Creek Senior Citizens meet

SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek Seniors met on July 11 with 32 members present. Vice President Janice Snyder opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. She then welcomed Jean McDaneld, a former member. Pauline Flitt read “Just Be Good.” Al and Earl grilled hot dogs and members brought several side dishes and desserts. The 50-50 winners were Jean (twice) and Carol DePasquale. Winners of the gifts were Annette Hoeber, Gene Chesbro and Judy Domanski. Wheel of Fortune lucky winners included: Kim Adams, Stan Thompson, Pauline and Enabell ...