Stretching your dollars in retirement

March 8, 2023

What constitutes a perfect retirement is different for everyone. Some people may imagine spending their golden years fishing their days away, while others may aspire to finally embrace their inner globetrotter. Average life expectancies have risen considerably over the last several decades. No one knows how long they will live, but everyone can embrace a handful of money management strategies to increase the chances that they won’t feel a financial pinch in retirement. • Study up on the tax implications of withdrawing from your retirement accounts. Every retirement investment ...

Agency begins working on four-year plan

February 8, 2023

Like all of you, the Office for Aging Services (OFAS) is itching to get back to in-person programs and activities that have been on hold during the pandemic. While I can’t say that we are done with COVID-19, my staff and I feel that we are at a point where we can set aside some of the emergent things we were doing and focus on rebuilding programs and activities that have been on hold for the last two years. A lot of work has been going on behind the scenes by our nutrition team to modernize and streamline our Dining-In (Home-delivered), Dining-Out (Restaurant) and Dining-Together ...

Partnership with 76ers delivers meals in Sinclairville

February 8, 2023

The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services (OFAS) is an agency dedicated to advocating for and providing services to older adults in our community that help to promote and preserve their independence, safety and wellness. One way in which OFAS works toward that mission is through our Nutrition and Wellness department’s home delivered meal service, called Dining In. The mission of the Dining In program is to provide necessary nutrition to older adults who are unable to get out of their homes, prepare their own food, and do not have others to help them. We carry out this mission by ...

NY Connects is open to all ages

February 8, 2023

Did you know that NY Connects services all ages? We do! We partner with many agencies that can serve people of many ages. Recently our staff attended the “Connecting the Dots” event at The Jamestown Community College. This event was hosted by Strong Starts Chautauqua, this is a local network of community-based organizations that work to serve Chautauqua County families, and children from prenatal through age 5. This organization offers education, community events, outreach, information, assistance and referral services, and maternal and early childhood risk screening. What a ...

Grape Belt Seniors plan 2023 getaways

February 8, 2023

Join us on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays for our aerobics and weights class at the Masonic Lodge from 9 to 10 a.m. You must be a member to attend. Membership is being taken for 2023. Class is $1 each time you attend. Day trips for 2023 are: ¯ April 19 going to West Side Market in ...

Some simple ways to stay active

February 8, 2023

Physical activity is an important component of overall health. Health experts advise that exercise can increase lean body mass, prevent conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, improve balance, and positively affect mental health/cognition. Exercise also can foster socialization with others, helping people overcome boredom and isolation. As individuals get older, they may not be able to participate in all of the activities they enjoyed as youths, but that doesn’t mean older adults must resign themselves to sedentary lifestyles. There are plenty of entertaining ways to ...