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Agency promoting awareness in estate planning

Estate planning sounds lofty. However, here is one thing to keep in mind- we are all different. Estate planning is looking at your goals, your assets, and your family/support structure makeup in order to make plans now and for the future. You do not have to have scads of items or have big homes and properties to take a look at this aspect of planning at ever age and stage of your life. October is national estate planning awareness time. The third week in October has this designation. It is a reminder for all of us about the power of planning. Certainly, we have all heard if you fail to ...

Silver Creek senior citizens meet

SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek Seniors met on Sept. 26 with 33 members and three guests present. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “God’s Presence” and asked a blessing on those present and the food. Sally then introduced guests Pat Kruger, Ellie Tweedy and Nona Carroll. Lunch consisted of sloppy joes, tossed salad and desserts. The 50-50 winners were Stan Thompson, Don Hoeber and Eleanor Lemiszko. Winners of the gifts were Jen Zlotnick, Jan Polisoto and Joan Suski. Wheel of ...

County joins Dementia Friendly America act

Americans are living longer than ever before. While longer life brings great opportunities, older adults also face an increased risk of developing a chronic health condition or a cognitive disorder. Since September is Alzheimer’s awareness month, we want people to recognize the differences between normal aging-related changes and something more serious like dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, dementia is a general term for a decline memory and thinking ability such that it interferes with everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of ...

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 ...