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Stay healthy with state’s nutrition program

Are you over 60? Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is for you! SNAP helps New Yorkers buy food. New York’s older adults are a very large and diverse group of people, differing in age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, health status, and more. Seniors may encounter many barriers when applying for SNAP, including transportation, computer access, health concerns, or physical limitations. We can help. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food. SNAP helps low-income ...

Dunkirk Seniors list coming events

The Dunkirk Senior Center is planning a shopping trip to Erie, Pa., on Tuesday, May 16. Shopping will include Boscov’s, the Christmas Store, Hobby Lobby and lunch at the Golden Corral. Stop at the Center to sign up. There are still a couple of seats available for the trip to Sprague’s and ...

Grape Belt Seniors announce day trips for 2023

The Grape Belt Seniors have announced their day trips for 2023. They are as follows: April 19 going to Cleveland for West Side Market and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Attendees will leave from behind Big Lots at 8 a.m. and return at 8 p.m. Please bring a cooler for products you purchase at ...

How to learn new skills in caregiving

Have you ever been in a situation where you had to help someone when they were sick or after a hospitalization? Maybe you need to help a family member at home. They may have formalized care services like home care agencies that can help but you are the informal care provider and you may have questions on how to do certain things that are part of ongoing caregiving for your loved one. The desire to help is there but sometimes the knowledge and skill level are more than you think you can manage. There is a special program available in New York State to help and provide training and ...

A historical look at nutrition science

Food and nutrition have been studied for centuries. Prior to the French Revolution scientists would write about their ideas as to how the food we ate was used in the body. However, not until the 18th century had these old ideas only began to undergo testing in scientific ways. In fact, one young scientist commented âNutrition has often been the subject of conjectures and ingenious hypotheses but our actual knowledge is so insufficient that their only use is to try to satisfy our imagination. If we could arrive at some more exact facts they could well have applications in medicine.ã ...

OFA to hold celebrations for 50th anniversary

The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services (OFAS) turns 50 this year! In May, we will be celebrating our Golden Anniversary with two socials events for our older residents to enjoy! You can choose to attend on May 3 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel or on May 10 at the Clarion Hotel and ...