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Senior News

Brocton-Portland Seniors ready for Sept. 27 meeting

BROCTON — On Aug. 30, 33 members of the Brocton-Portland seniors met at the John Dill American Legion Post. Jean Jaquith, Vice President, opened the meeting. Laurel Giambra led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Tom DeJoe said the prayer. A guest, Douglas Chantel, joined the club for his first ...

Many are at risk when it comes to food safety

Access to safe and nutritious foods is important to promote good health. Unsafe foods may contain harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemicals that can lead to foodborne illness. Anyone can get food poisoning, but older adults are more likely to get sick or have a more serious illness when ...

Alzheimer’s forum planned

The Alzheimer’s Association of Western New York and Chautauqua County Office for the Aging will hold a pair of community forums. The forums provide an opportunity for discussion; to bring together community members affected by the disease to share their experiences in order to bolster free ...

Silver Creek marks birthdays

SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek Seniors met on Sept. 6 with 29 people present. President Ed Newman opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing “God Bless America”. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “The First Day of School” and offered a blessing for all present and the ...

Grape Belt Seniors eye trips

Grape Belt Seniors meet for aerobics and weights class on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Masonic Lodge in Fredonia from 9 to 10 a.m. you do need to be a member to attend. The next day trip is set for Sept. 22 and we are going to Niagara On The Lake to see the Tony Award Winner “Damn ...

Finding ways to help those with Alzheimer’s

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 ...