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The county office for aging services is partnering with Blooming Health

The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services is partnering with Blooming Health, a platform that better connects the Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services with older adults in the county through voice calls, text message and email available in 26 different languages. Using Blooming Health, the county is able to connect with older adults where they are and better communicate information about aging services. This will enable older people to receive timely assistance, nutrition support, and educational information to stay physically and mentally active. “We are honored to ...

Silver Creek Senior Citizens hear about Flag Day

SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek Seniors met on June 13 with 36 members present. Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. She then welcomed Brian, John, David and Marie as guests. Pauline Flitt asked for God’s blessing on the members and food. Deanna Borrello passed out flag related favors from the American Legion and spoke about Flag Day. The catered lunch included chicken carbonara, tossed salad and garlic bread. Members provided desserts. The 50-50 winners were Pauline, Carol DePasquale and Don. Winners of the gifts were ...

Bringing awareness to growing elder abuse

As Americans, we believe in justice for all. Yet, every year an estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10 older Americans experience elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. That is why we celebrate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15 and June is designated as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day serves as a call-to-action for individuals, organizations, and communities to raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The sad fact is that only 1 in 23 cases of elder abuse are reported so we all can have a role in stopping elder abuse. The Nation ...

Grape Belt Seniors gearing for coming trips, events

The Grape Belt Seniors meet on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays for aerobics and weights class from 9 to 10 a.m. Participants have to be a member to attend and each class is $1. Memberships are being taken at this time for 2023 The trips coming up are: ¯ June 27 for the Kenny Rogers Tribute Show at the Allegany Casino. Leave from behind Big Lots at 9 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. There are a couple seats left. ¯ July 19 for the Erie Station Dinner Theater to see the high energy musical comedy “Chicago Speakeasy.” On the way home there will be a stop at a local ice cream shop for an ...

Family, friends gather to mark 100th birthday

Throughout the day on June 4 more than 200 relatives and friends helped Angeline Corbett celebrate her 100th birthday held at the Beaver Club in Fredonia. Surprise guests from as far away as North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Georgia, Virginia, Indiana, Florida, Las Vegas, and ...

Residents can benefit from coupon booklets

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is designed to provide low-income older adults access to locally grown produce. Each year Ag & Markets works with state and local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) offices. Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services (OFAS) then distributes the $25 value coupon booklets of this well-loved program to income eligible older adults. The purpose of the program is to promote improved nutrition through increased consumption of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables as well as expand sales at farm stands and farmers markets. You are eligible for this ...