The Grape Belt Seniors meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for aerobics and weights from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge in Fredonia. Residents have to be a member to attend and each class is $1 each time you are there. Membership for 2023 is now being taking. They recently had their ...
BROCTON — Goodwill of Western New York is currently looking for senior program participants and non-profit host agencies in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties for its popular Senior Community Service Employment Program. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides training and part-time employment opportunities for motivated individuals over the age of 55 at participating 501c3 non-profit organizations and government agencies in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. Their mission is to meet the staffing needs of organizations while helping seniors update their ...
The holidays are a time for reflecting on “days of old” with family and friends, and indulging in the comfort that seasonal meals bring, as we share and eat together. Many of our neighbors, though, are experiencing the difficulties of loneliness and social isolation during this time, and do not have the strength or ability to prepare meals like they once did. The Chautauqua County’s Office for Aging Services (CCOFAS) Dining In Service was established many years ago to alleviate the negative effects this type of social isolation and poor nutrition can have adults as we age. The ...
By Dana Corwin BSN RN NY Connects Have you seen the ads that say, “You can get your Grandchildren or daughter paid to care for you? We see these all the time on Facebook, television, and in other areas. What does this mean? How do you get this type of care? The answer depends on your individual situation. Let’s start by looking at what the service is all about. Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) is a program funded under NY State Medicaid and locally by our Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services. They are two different programs- but with a similar ...
Are you looking forward to the holidays? Imagine the lovely aromas of the meals we grew up with and creating memories with loved ones. However, we end up with a fridge full of leftovers that we tire of eating. It is estimated that 40% of the food grown, processed, and transported in the U.S. will never be eaten. Nearly one-third of the food waste happens because we buy and make more than we serve and eat. Many of you are probably familiar with taking those leftovers of turkey and re-making it into Turkey Soup, Turkey Tetrazzini, or Turkey Potpies. But, the holidays are not the only time ...
National Family Caregivers Month is celebrated each November and it is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers (also known as care partners) across the country. The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services (like our counterparts across the state and nation) are charged with not only assisting older adults but also helping caregivers of any age. However, our biggest challenge is getting people to realize they are a caregiver. This month’s national caregiving theme is “Caregiving Happens” to reflect that most people do not sign up to be a caregiver, the reality is that ...
