July is Americans with Disabilities Month

July 13, 2022

July 26 will be the 32nd birthday of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 was the first time there was federal legislation to provide civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, government services, public access/ accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. New York State has 3,725,215 adults with disabilities. This is equal to about 25 percent; approximately 1 in 4 adults have a disability. As people age, the chances of acquiring a disability increase but many older adults ...

Medicare Part B… Do I need it?

July 13, 2022

As the Office for Aging Services Medicare Health Insurance Coordinator, I am asked many questions about Medicare and all its “parts” (A, B, C, and D). As time goes on, you would think that the questions I receive would become less and less as our aging population is becoming more computer-savvy and more informed about health insurance since many of the new Medicare beneficiaries have helped their own parents with Medicare and health insurance navigation. But if fact, I have noticed an INCREASE in not only the amount of questions we get on a daily basis at the Office for Aging ...

Silver Creek Senior Citizens meet Tuesdays

July 13, 2022

SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek Seniors met on July 5 with 33 members present. Chaplain Pauline Flitt opened the meeting by reading “If tomorrow comes to light.” Lunch included grilled hot dogs, and several side dishes. The 50-50 winners were Jan Polisoto, Judy Hahn and Eleanor Lemiszko.. Winners of the gifts were Jim Spano, Harry Suski and Judy Domanski. Wheel of Fortune lucky winners included: Eleanor Lemiszko, Lorrie Newman, Harry Suski (twice), Earl Sheeler, Betty Moores, Enabell, and Jim. Ed Newman called bingo and winners were: Rose Cerrie, Enabell Mirando, Al Wilson ...

Grape Belt Seniors stay active with trips

July 13, 2022

The Grape Belt Seniors meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Masonic Lodge from 9-10 a.m. You do need to be a member to attend. The next day trip is July 19 and the group will be going to Canal side, the old and new double decker bus tour, lunch at Hotel Lafayette and a stop at ...

Silver Creek Seniors meet

June 25, 2022

SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek Seniors met on June 21 with 28 members present. President Ed Newman opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and all singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “A Prayer for Friendship”, and offered a blessing for the members and the food for the day. President Newman then welcomed long time member Jean McDaneld who is visiting. Everyone enjoyed biscuits, strawberries with whipped cream, and cheese, pepperoni and crackers. The 50-50 winners were Dixie Carlson, Ginny Chesbro and Phyllis Burghardt. Winners of the gifts were ...

Wearing purple to note World Elder Abuse

June 8, 2022

Elder abuse is a real and happening. As a community it is important to be just that — a community! A community is aware of its members-family, friends and neighbors looking out for each other. I once heard that the best burglar alarm is a nosy neighbor. While that makes us laugh — it is really true. When you are aware-see things, hear things and know or suspect problems- something can be done about it. According to the New York State Office for the Aging, 260,000 older adults are victims of abuse every year. Furthermore, for every one case reported, 23 cases go unreported. ...